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Houschildt Family History

Houschildt 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: Hauschildt, Hauschild, Hochschild, Schildt, Rothschild, Goodchild

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Where is the Houschildt family from?

You can see how Houschildt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houschildt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Houschildt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Houschildt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Houschildt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houschildt 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 52 census records available for the last name Houschildt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houschildt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Houschildt. 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 163 military records available for the last name Houschildt. For the veterans among your Houschildt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houschildt lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Houschildt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Houschildt in 1988 was 78, and 73 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houschildt 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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