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Husser Family History

Husser Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Hussen in Westphalia.

Variant of Huscher.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Husser family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Husser. 35% of Husser men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Husser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Husser were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Husser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Husser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husser 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Husser. 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 590 military records available for the last name Husser. For the veterans among your Husser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husser lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Husser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Husser in 1945 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Husser 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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