This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Houliston family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Houliston Family History

Houliston Surname Meaning

from Howliston in Stow (Midlothian). The place-name (Howelotestone 1336-7 in Bain Howleistoun 1593 in Great Seal of Scotland) appears to be from a diminutive of the name Hugh in the possessive case + tūn ‘farm village’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Houliston family from?

You can see how Houliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houliston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Houliston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Houliston families living in Northumberland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Houliston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Houliston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houliston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Houliston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houliston. 100% of Houliston men worked as a Police Constable and 92% of Houliston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Houliston | Data not to scale

*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

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Shop Asst Dairy
    8%

What Houliston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Houliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houliston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Houliston

Passenger Lists

There are 293 immigration records available for the last name Houliston. 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.

View all Houliston immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 690 military records available for the last name Houliston. For the veterans among your Houliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Houliston military records

You've only scratched the surface of Houliston family history

Discover More

What is the average Houliston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Houliston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Houliston in 1973 was 96, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Houliston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houliston 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Houliston family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial