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Houlbrook Family History

Houlbrook Surname Meaning

see Holbrook.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Houlbrook family from?

You can see how Houlbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlbrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Houlbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Houlbrook families living in Cheshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Houlbrook's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Houlbrook families in 1891.
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What did your Houlbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houlbrook. 100% of Houlbrook men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Houlbrook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%

What Houlbrook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houlbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlbrook 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Houlbrook. 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 74 military records available for the last name Houlbrook. For the veterans among your Houlbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlbrook lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Houlbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Houlbrook in 1978 was 48, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlbrook 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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