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Dhondt Family History

Dhondt Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: from de hond ‘the dog’ applied as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a dog as for example De Wackere Hondt (‘The Wakeful Dog’) in Amsterdam around 1600.

Alternatively, it may also serve as a metonymic occupational name for a dog trainer.

Another possibility is that it was used as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a dog.

This dual usage highlights the versatility of the term in various contexts.

Ultimately, the name reflects cultural ties to canine companions and their roles in society.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dhondt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhondt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dhondt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dhondt family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Dhondt's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Dhondt families in 1891.
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What did your Dhondt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dhondt. 28% of Dhondt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dhondt women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Moulder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Dhondt. For the veterans among your Dhondt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhondt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dhondt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dhondt in 1950 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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