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Houderson Family History

Houderson 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: Holgerson, Henderson, Wooderson, Ouverson, Holverson, Hoverson

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Where is the Houderson family from?

You can see how Houderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houderson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Houderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Houderson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Houderson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Houderson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Houderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houderson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Houderson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Houderson. For the veterans among your Houderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houderson lifespan?

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