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Housen Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hausen .

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


Similar surnames: Housel, Houser, Housey, Hausen, Douse, Howser, Shouse, Couse, Gouse

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Where is the Housen family from?

You can see how Housen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Housen families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Housen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Housen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Housen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Housen. 21% of Housen men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Housen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Housen were Carpenter and 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Housen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Housen. 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 738 military records available for the last name Housen. For the veterans among your Housen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Housen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Housen in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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