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Houlberg Family History

Houlberg 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: Holberg, Kolberg, Helberg, Ulberg, Hulbert, Solberg, Hoberg, Holbert

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Where is the Houlberg family from?

You can see how Houlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Houlberg families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Houlberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Houlberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houlberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houlberg 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 Houlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houlberg. 100% of Houlberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Houlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Houlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlberg 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Houlberg. 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 109 military records available for the last name Houlberg. For the veterans among your Houlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Houlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Houlberg in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houlberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlberg 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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