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Houdmann Family History

Houdmann 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: Hoffmann, Hausmann, Holdman, Haumann, Heumann, Holzmann, Housman

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Houdmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdmann 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Houdmann. 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 Houdmann. For the veterans among your Houdmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Houdmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Houdmann in 1965 was 65, and 68 in 2002.

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