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Houske Family History

Houske Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: House, Huske, Houska, Hose, Humke, Huse, Houle, Housel, Houze, Houde

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Where is the Houske family from?

You can see how Houske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Houske families living in Minnesota. This was about 94% of all the recorded Houske's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Houske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houske. 56% of Houske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Houske women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Houske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Houske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houske 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Houske. 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 45 military records available for the last name Houske. For the veterans among your Houske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houske lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Houske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Houske in 1960 was 50, and 80 in 2002.

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