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Houldeswerth Family History

Houldeswerth 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: Holdsworth, Molesworth, Housworth, Hollinsworth, Houseworth

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Where is the Houldeswerth family from?

You can see how Houldeswerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houldeswerth family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Houldeswerth family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houldeswerth's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Houldeswerth families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Houldeswerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houldeswerth 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 Houldeswerth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Houldeswerth. For the veterans among your Houldeswerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houldeswerth lifespan?

Average Houldeswerth life expectancy in 1979 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houldeswerth 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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