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Hanousek Family History

Hanousek Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Janousek, Marousek, Matousek, Kanouse, House, Housel, Lanoue, Hanover

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Where is the Hanousek family from?

You can see how Hanousek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanousek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanousek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hanousek family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanousek's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hanousek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanousek 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 Hanousek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanousek. 37% of Hanousek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hanousek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hanousek were Proprietor and Dressmaker. .

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Dressmaker
    40%
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What Hanousek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Hanousek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanousek 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Hanousek. 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 195 military records available for the last name Hanousek. For the veterans among your Hanousek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanousek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Hanousek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hanousek in 1952 was 56, and 77 in 2003.

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