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Houlford Family History

Houlford Surname Meaning

see Holford.

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


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Where is the Houlford family from?

You can see how Houlford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Houlford families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Houlford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Houlford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houlford 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 Houlford ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Houlford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Houlford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlford 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Houlford. 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 26 military records available for the last name Houlford. For the veterans among your Houlford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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