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Husen Family History

Husen Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so called for example near Paderborn.

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


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Where is the Husen family from?

You can see how Husen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Husen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Husen families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Husen's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Husen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Husen 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 Husen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Husen. 23% of Husen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Husen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Husen were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Husen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Husen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Husen. 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 698 military records available for the last name Husen. For the veterans among your Husen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Husen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Husen in 1957 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Husen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Husen 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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