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Husselman Family History

Husselman 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: Hasselman, Fusselman, Musselman, Usselman, Kesselman, Wesselman

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Where is the Husselman family from?

You can see how Husselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Husselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Husselman families living in Indiana. This was about 79% of all the recorded Husselman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Husselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Husselman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Husselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Husselman. 67% of Husselman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Husselman 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Lawyer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Husselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husselman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Husselman. 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 92 military records available for the last name Husselman. For the veterans among your Husselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husselman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Husselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Husselman in 1965 was 87, and 70 in 2004.

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