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Housten Family History

Housten Surname 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: Houston, Holsten, Housden, Housen, House, Osten, Holten, Holstein

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Where is the Housten family from?

You can see how Housten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Housten families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Housten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Housten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housten 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 Housten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Housten. 36% of Housten men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Housten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Housten were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Housten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Housten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housten 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Housten. 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 377 military records available for the last name Housten. For the veterans among your Housten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Housten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Housten in 1959 was 55, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housten 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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