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Householder Family History

Householder Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Haushalter.

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


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Where is the Householder family from?

You can see how Householder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Householder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Householder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Householder family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Householder's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Householder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Householder 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 Householder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Householder. 20% of Householder men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Householder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Householder were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%

What Householder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Householder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Householder 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Householder. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Householder. For the veterans among your Householder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Householder lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Householder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Householder in 1945 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Householder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Householder 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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