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Houdlett Family History

Houdlett 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: Houlette, Hodnett, Goodlett, Hulett, Hollett, Howlett, Hullett

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Where is the Houdlett family from?

You can see how Houdlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdlett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houdlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Houdlett family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Houdlett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Houdlett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdlett 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 Houdlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musical Instruments was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houdlett. 100% of Houdlett men worked as a Musical Instruments.

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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

  • Musical Instruments
    100%

What Houdlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Houdlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdlett 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 Houdlett. 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 40 military records available for the last name Houdlett. For the veterans among your Houdlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdlett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Houdlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Houdlett in 1972 was 78, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houdlett 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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