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Houlett Family History

Houlett 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: Houlette, Hulett, Hollett, Howlett, Coslett, Hazlett, Houle, Follett

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Where is the Houlett family from?

You can see how Houlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Houlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Houlett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Houlett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Houlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houlett 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 Houlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Houlett. 100% of Houlett 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 Houlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Houlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlett 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Houlett. 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 63 military records available for the last name Houlett. For the veterans among your Houlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Houlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Houlett in 1978 was 61, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlett 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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