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Houdesheldt Family History

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

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Where is the Houdesheldt family from?

You can see how Houdesheldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdesheldt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houdesheldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Houdesheldt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Houdesheldt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Houdesheldt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdesheldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houdesheldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houdesheldt. 58% of Houdesheldt men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Houdesheldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdesheldt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Houdesheldt. 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 84 military records available for the last name Houdesheldt. For the veterans among your Houdesheldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdesheldt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Houdesheldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Houdesheldt in 1957 was 61, and 89 in 2003.

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