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Houlf Family History

Houlf 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, Houff, Hoult, Wolf, House, Mould, Holm, Rolf, Hole, Hoyle

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Where is the Houlf family from?

You can see how Houlf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houlf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Houlf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Houlf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houlf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Houlf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlf 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Houlf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Houlf. For the veterans among your Houlf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Houlf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Houlf in 1968 was 95, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlf 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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