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Houde Family History

Houde Surname Meaning

French: either from the ancient Germanic personal name Hildo, a short form of names based on the element hild ‘battle’, or Audo, a short form of names based on the element aud ‘wealth’.

Compare Hood, Houle, and Wood.

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


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Where is the Houde family from?

You can see how Houde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Houde families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Houde families living in Devon. This was about 28% of all the recorded Houde's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Houde families in 1891.
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What did your Houde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houde. 19% of Houde men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Houde women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houde were Carpenter and Saleswoman.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Helper
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Saleswoman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Houde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houde 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Houde. 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 Houde. For the veterans among your Houde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houde lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Houde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Houde in 1946 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houde 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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