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Housh Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Hausch .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roush, Fouch, Cush, Hursh, Gouse, Rouch, Housen, Shough, Shouse

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Where is the Housh family from?

You can see how Housh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Housh families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Housh's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Housh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Housh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Housh. 25% of Housh men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Housh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Housh were Farming and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Housh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 238 immigration records available for the last name Housh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 736 military records available for the last name Housh. For the veterans among your Housh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housh lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Housh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Housh in 1943 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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