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Houdersheldt Family History

Houdersheldt Surname 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, Holderfield, Houdyshell, Howdeshell, Mothershead

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Where is the Houdersheldt family from?

You can see how Houdersheldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdersheldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houdersheldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Houdersheldt families living in Iowa. This was about 90% of all the recorded Houdersheldt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Houdersheldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdersheldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houdersheldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houdersheldt. 100% of Houdersheldt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Houdersheldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Houdersheldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdersheldt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Houdersheldt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Houdersheldt. For the veterans among your Houdersheldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdersheldt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Houdersheldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Houdersheldt in 1971 was 82, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houdersheldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houdersheldt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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