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Houdek Family History

Houdek Name Meaning

Czech: from a diminutive of Hudec ‘fiddler’.

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


Similar surnames: Hudek, Doubek, Houfek, Hudec, Zoubek, Hosek, Hudak, Fousek, Hodak

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Where is the Houdek family from?

You can see how Houdek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houdek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Houdek families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houdek's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Houdek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houdek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houdek. 32% of Houdek men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Houdek women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houdek were Salesman and Operator. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Houdek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdek 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Houdek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 949 military records available for the last name Houdek. For the veterans among your Houdek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Houdek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Houdek in 1958 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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