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Hussel Family History

Hussel 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: Hussey, Hassel, Hessel, Husser, Russel, Kusel, Huss, Kessel, Hulse

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Where is the Hussel family from?

You can see how Hussel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hussel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hussel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hussel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hussel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hussel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hussel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hussel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hussel. 34% of Hussel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hussel women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Hussel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hussel 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Hussel. 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 316 military records available for the last name Hussel. For the veterans among your Hussel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hussel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hussel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hussel in 1968 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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