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Houdenshield Family History

Houdenshield 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: Houdeshell, Holderfield, Hounshell, Houdyshell, Howdeshell, Hoenshell

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Where is the Houdenshield family from?

You can see how Houdenshield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdenshield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houdenshield family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Houdenshield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Houdenshield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdenshield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Houdenshield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdenshield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houdenshield. 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 20 military records available for the last name Houdenshield. For the veterans among your Houdenshield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdenshield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Houdenshield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Houdenshield in 1967 was 54, and 71 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houdenshield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houdenshield 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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