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Houlditch Family History

Houlditch 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: Hilditch, Bowditch, Polich, Rodich, Ulrich, Kulich, Goldrich

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Where is the Houlditch family from?

You can see how Houlditch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlditch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Houlditch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Houlditch families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Houlditch's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Houlditch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houlditch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houlditch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houlditch. 100% of Houlditch men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Houlditch women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Houlditch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlditch 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Houlditch. 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 138 military records available for the last name Houlditch. For the veterans among your Houlditch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlditch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Houlditch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Houlditch in 1962 was 65, and 58 in 2004.

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