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Houseknecht Family History

Houseknecht Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hausknecht a status name from Middle High German hūskneht ‘steward of a house’.

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


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Where is the Houseknecht family from?

You can see how Houseknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houseknecht family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houseknecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Houseknecht families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Houseknecht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Houseknecht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houseknecht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houseknecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houseknecht. 34% of Houseknecht men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Houseknecht women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houseknecht were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    29%
  • Servant
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Nurse
    8%

What Houseknecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Houseknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houseknecht 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Houseknecht. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Houseknecht. For the veterans among your Houseknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houseknecht lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Houseknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Houseknecht in 1949 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houseknecht 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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