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Houldin Family History

Houldin Surname Meaning

see Holden.

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


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Where is the Houldin family from?

You can see how Houldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houldin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Houldin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Houldin families living in Cheshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Houldin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Houldin families in 1891.
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What did your Houldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houldin. 86% of Houldin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Houldin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Houldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houldin 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Houldin. 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 72 military records available for the last name Houldin. For the veterans among your Houldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houldin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Houldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Houldin in 1969 was 58, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houldin 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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