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Houdyschell Family History

Houdyschell 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: Houdyshell, Howdyshell, Houdeshell, Hounshell, Howdeshell, Hoenshell

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Where is the Houdyschell family from?

You can see how Houdyschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdyschell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houdyschell family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houdyschell's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Houdyschell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdyschell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Houdyschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdyschell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houdyschell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Houdyschell. For the veterans among your Houdyschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdyschell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Houdyschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Houdyschell in 1970 was 51, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houdyschell 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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