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Houdini Family History

Houdini 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: Loudin, Holding, Cousin, Howden, Harding, Horning, Budin, Bodin

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Where is the Houdini family from?

You can see how Houdini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houdini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houdini family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houdini's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Houdini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houdini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Houdini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houdini 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Houdini. 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 2 military records available for the last name Houdini. For the veterans among your Houdini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houdini lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Houdini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Houdini in 1987 was 51, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houdini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houdini 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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