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Houldey Family History

Houldey Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Holdway.

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


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Where is the Houldey family from?

You can see how Houldey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houldey family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Houldey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Houldey families living in Hampshire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Houldey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Houldey families in 1891.
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What did your Houldey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houldey. 100% of Houldey men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Houldey 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Houldey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houldey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houldey 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Houldey. 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 80 military records available for the last name Houldey. For the veterans among your Houldey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houldey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Houldey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Houldey in 1969 was 82, and 95 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houldey 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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