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Shoudt Family History

Shoudt 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: Stoudt, Stout, Houde, Shutt, Shoun, Short, Dhondt, Shott, Shoup

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Where is the Shoudt family from?

You can see how Shoudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoudt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoudt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Shoudt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoudt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shoudt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoudt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shoudt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shoudt. 100% of Shoudt men worked as a Paper Maker. .

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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

  • Paper Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Shoudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoudt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shoudt. 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 70 military records available for the last name Shoudt. For the veterans among your Shoudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoudt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shoudt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shoudt in 1962 was 71, and 63 in 2004.

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