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Housand Family History

Housand Surname Meaning

Scottish: unexplained. The surname was never common in Scotland and has now died out there.

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


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Where is the Housand family from?

You can see how Housand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Housand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Housand family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Housand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Housand families in 1911.
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What did your Housand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Housand. 62% of Housand 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Housand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housand 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Housand. 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 372 military records available for the last name Housand. For the veterans among your Housand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housand lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Housand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Housand in 1957 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housand 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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