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Houdeshell Family History

Houdeshell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Haudenschild (see Hauschild).

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


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Where is the Houdeshell family from?

You can see how Houdeshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdeshell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houdeshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Houdeshell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Houdeshell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Houdeshell families in 1891.
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What did your Houdeshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houdeshell. 40% of Houdeshell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Houdeshell women worked as a Farmer Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer Wife
    100%

What Houdeshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houdeshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdeshell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Houdeshell. 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 340 military records available for the last name Houdeshell. For the veterans among your Houdeshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdeshell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Houdeshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Houdeshell in 1960 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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