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Hausmann Family History

Hausmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German hūs ‘house’ + man ‘man’ German Haus + Mann. In the Middle Ages, the majority of the population lived in cottages or huts rather than houses, and in most cases, this name probably indicates the steward of a great house or someone who had some other connection with the largest and most important building in a settlement.

In some cases, it may indicate a householder steward at a castle or the watchman on a tower. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Hausmann family from?

You can see how Hausmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hausmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hausmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hausmann family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hausmann's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hausmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hausmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hausmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hausmann. 15% of Hausmann men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hausmann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hausmann were Painter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Hausmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hausmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hausmann 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Hausmann. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Hausmann. For the veterans among your Hausmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hausmann lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hausmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hausmann in 1946 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hausmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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