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Hausten Family History

Hausten 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: Hasten, Haisten, Austen, Hausen, Austin, Kasten, Harston, Houston

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Where is the Hausten family from?

You can see how Hausten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hausten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hausten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hausten families living in Georgia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hausten's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hausten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hausten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hausten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hausten. 73% of Hausten men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Hausten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hausten 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hausten. 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 149 military records available for the last name Hausten. For the veterans among your Hausten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hausten lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Hausten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hausten in 1969 was 93, and 73 in 2001.

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