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Howdeshell Family History

Howdeshell 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 Howdeshell family from?

You can see how Howdeshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdeshell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Howdeshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Howdeshell families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Howdeshell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Howdeshell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howdeshell 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 Howdeshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howdeshell. 36% of Howdeshell men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Howdeshell women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howdeshell were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Howdeshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Howdeshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdeshell 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Howdeshell. 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 254 military records available for the last name Howdeshell. For the veterans among your Howdeshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdeshell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Howdeshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Howdeshell in 1956 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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