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Houndt Family History

Houndt 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: Hundt, Hunt, Pound, Lounds, Honda, Sundt, Mount, Houde, Mundt, Dhondt

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Where is the Houndt family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houndt. 100% of Houndt women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Houndt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Houndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houndt 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 Houndt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Houndt. For the veterans among your Houndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houndt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Houndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Houndt in 1973 was 61, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houndt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houndt 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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