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Housser Family History

Housser 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: Houser, Husser, Heusser, Hausser, Housler, House, Hussey, Hosler

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Where is the Housser family from?

You can see how Housser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Housser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Housser families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Housser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Housser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Housser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Housser. 100% of Housser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Housser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housser 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Housser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Housser. For the veterans among your Housser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housser lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Housser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Housser in 1978 was 66, and 82 in 1996.

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