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Husky Family History

Husky Surname Meaning

Variant of Huskey a surname of English Scottish or German origin.

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


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Where is the Husky family from?

You can see how Husky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Husky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Husky families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 75% of all the recorded Husky's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Husky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Husky 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 Husky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Husky. 31% of Husky men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Husky women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Husky were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Servant
    13%

What Husky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Husky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husky 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Husky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Husky. For the veterans among your Husky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Husky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Husky in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Husky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Husky 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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