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Houlday Family History

Houlday 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: Holladay, Boulay, Hobday, Holway, Holdway, Holda, Holiday, Holaday

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Where is the Houlday family from?

You can see how Houlday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlday family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Houlday families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Houlday families living in Warwickshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Houlday's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Houlday families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Houlday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlday 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Houlday. 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 38 military records available for the last name Houlday. For the veterans among your Houlday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlday lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Houlday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Houlday in 1963 was 62, and 64 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlday 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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