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Origins of the Husk surname

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We have a total number of 2283 records for people with the last name Husk.

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Where do most Husks live?

In 1921, most Husks lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Husks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,000 records for the Husk surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Husks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Husks.

What are the most common Husk first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Husk family members

Common jobs for Husks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Husks in 1921
Laundress

9

Dressmaker

8

General Servant Domestic

7

Shirt Maker

6

Living On Own Means

5

Common Male occupations for Husks in 1921
General Labourer

22

Agricultural Labourer

15

Cigar Maker

10

Farm Laborer

6

Carrier

5

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