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Houlis Family History

Houlis 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: Hollis, Moulis, Soulis, Solis, Louis, Hulin, Houle, Poulos, Kulis

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Where is the Houlis family from?

You can see how Houlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Houlis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Houlis families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Houlis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Houlis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houlis 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 419 census records available for the last name Houlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlis 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Houlis. 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 52 military records available for the last name Houlis. For the veterans among your Houlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Houlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Houlis in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlis 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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