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Huset Family History

Huset Surname Meaning

A variant of Norwegian Huseth.

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


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Where is the Huset family from?

You can see how Huset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Huset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Huset families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Huset's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Huset families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huset 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 Huset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huset. 33% of Huset men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Huset women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huset were Baker and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Huset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Huset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huset 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Huset. 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 124 military records available for the last name Huset. For the veterans among your Huset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huset lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Huset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Huset in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huset 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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