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Houlbourn Family History

Houlbourn 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: Coulbourn, Coulbourne, Colburn, Hilburn, Cobourn, Milbourn, Hulburt

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Where is the Houlbourn family from?

You can see how Houlbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlbourn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Houlbourn families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Houlbourn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Houlbourn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Houlbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlbourn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Houlbourn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Houlbourn. For the veterans among your Houlbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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