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Houdyshell Family History

Houdyshell 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 Houdyshell family from?

You can see how Houdyshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdyshell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houdyshell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Houdyshell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Houdyshell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houdyshell families in 1891.
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What did your Houdyshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houdyshell. 33% of Houdyshell men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Houdyshell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houdyshell were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Houdyshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houdyshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdyshell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Houdyshell. 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 249 military records available for the last name Houdyshell. For the veterans among your Houdyshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdyshell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Houdyshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Houdyshell in 1964 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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