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Houdasheldt Family History

Houdasheldt 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: Houdyshell, Houdeshell, Hounshell, Howdeshell, Howdyshell, Hofeldt

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Where is the Houdasheldt family from?

You can see how Houdasheldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdasheldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houdasheldt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Houdasheldt families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Houdasheldt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Houdasheldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdasheldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houdasheldt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Houdasheldt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Houdasheldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdasheldt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houdasheldt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Houdasheldt. For the veterans among your Houdasheldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdasheldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Houdasheldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Houdasheldt in 1965 was 58, and 66 in 2002.

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