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Howdershell Family History

Howdershell 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: Howdeshell, Howdyshell, Houdeshell, Houdyshell, Hoenshell

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Where is the Howdershell family from?

You can see how Howdershell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdershell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Howdershell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Howdershell family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Howdershell's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Howdershell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howdershell 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 Howdershell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howdershell. 34% of Howdershell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Howdershell women worked as a 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Grinder
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Howdershell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Howdershell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdershell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Howdershell. 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 125 military records available for the last name Howdershell. For the veterans among your Howdershell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdershell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Howdershell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Howdershell in 1966 was 54, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howdershell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howdershell 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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