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Housey Family History

Housey Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Hause written thus to preserve the second syllable.

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


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Where is the Housey family from?

You can see how Housey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Housey families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Housey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Housey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housey 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 Housey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Housey. 29% of Housey men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Housey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Housey were Grocer and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Grocer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Store Clerk
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Housey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Housey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housey 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Housey. 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 214 military records available for the last name Housey. For the veterans among your Housey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Housey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Housey in 1962 was 70, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Housey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housey 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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