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Howdyshell Family History

Howdyshell 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 Howdyshell family from?

You can see how Howdyshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdyshell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Howdyshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Howdyshell families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Howdyshell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Howdyshell families in 1880.
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What did your Howdyshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howdyshell. 41% of Howdyshell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Howdyshell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howdyshell were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Howdyshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdyshell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Howdyshell. 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 499 military records available for the last name Howdyshell. For the veterans among your Howdyshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdyshell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Howdyshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Howdyshell in 1958 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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