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Hussman Family History

Hussman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Hussmann: variant of Husemann.

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


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Where is the Hussman family from?

You can see how Hussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hussman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hussman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hussman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hussman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hussman families in 1891.
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What did your Hussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hussman. 17% of Hussman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hussman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hussman were Farm Hand and Assorter.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Assorter
    15%

What Hussman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hussman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hussman 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Hussman. 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 658 military records available for the last name Hussman. For the veterans among your Hussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hussman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hussman in 1961 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hussman 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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