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Houss Family History

Houss 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, Huss, Houts, Heuss, Housh, Hauss, Hoss, Ross, Moss, Hose

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Where is the Houss family from?

You can see how Houss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Houss families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Houss family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Houss's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Houss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houss. 34% of Houss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Houss women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Electricial Engineer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Houss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Houss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houss 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Houss. 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 164 military records available for the last name Houss. For the veterans among your Houss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houss lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Houss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Houss in 1970 was 88, and 91 in 2002.

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