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Hussar Family History

Hussar Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Hungarian Huszar, Slovak, Czech, Rusyn, Ukrainian, Polish, Croatian, and Slovenian Husár, Husar, or Husarz ‘hussar’.

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


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Where is the Hussar family from?

You can see how Hussar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hussar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hussar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hussar families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Hussar's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hussar families in 1911.
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What did your Hussar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hussar. 18% of Hussar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hussar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hussar were Miner 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
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Musician
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Hussar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hussar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hussar 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Hussar. 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 516 military records available for the last name Hussar. For the veterans among your Hussar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hussar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hussar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hussar in 1960 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hussar 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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