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Hooser Family History

Hooser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hauser (reflecting its Alsatian and Swiss German pronunciation) or Huser.

Compare Hoosier. Possibly also an altered form English Hosier.

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


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Where is the Hooser family from?

You can see how Hooser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hooser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Hooser families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hooser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hooser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hooser 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 Hooser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hooser. 24% of Hooser men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Hooser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hooser were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hooser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooser 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Hooser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hooser. For the veterans among your Hooser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooser lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hooser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hooser in 1946 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hooser 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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