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Houdashell Family History

Houdashell 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, Houdeshell, Hounshell, Howdeshell, Howdyshell, Hoenshell

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Where is the Houdashell family from?

You can see how Houdashell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdashell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Houdashell family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Houdashell's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Houdashell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdashell 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 Houdashell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Houdashell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Houdashell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdashell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Houdashell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Houdashell. For the veterans among your Houdashell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdashell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Houdashell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Houdashell in 1958 was 50, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houdashell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houdashell 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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