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Houlet Family History

Houlet 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: Houle, Goulet, Hulet, Boulet, Hoult, House, Howley, Hole, Hoyle, Holt

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Where is the Houlet family from?

You can see how Houlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Houlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Houlet family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Houlet's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Houlet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houlet. 100% of Houlet 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
    100%

What Houlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Houlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlet 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Houlet. 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 41 military records available for the last name Houlet. For the veterans among your Houlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Houlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Houlet in 1969 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houlet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlet 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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