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Houlgate Family History

Houlgate Surname Meaning

see Holgate.

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


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Where is the Houlgate family from?

You can see how Houlgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Houlgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Houlgate families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Houlgate's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Houlgate families in 1891.
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What did your Houlgate ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Houlgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlgate 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Houlgate. 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 98 military records available for the last name Houlgate. For the veterans among your Houlgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlgate lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Houlgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Houlgate in 1971 was 83, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlgate 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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