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Houschild Family History

Houschild 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: Hauschild, Hochschild, Hauschildt, Rothschild, Goodchild, Schild

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Where is the Houschild family from?

You can see how Houschild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houschild family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Houschild families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Houschild families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houschild's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Houschild families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houschild 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 Houschild ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Houschild family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Houschild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houschild 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Houschild. 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 31 military records available for the last name Houschild. For the veterans among your Houschild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houschild lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Houschild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Houschild in 1962 was 86, and 84 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houschild

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houschild 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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