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Houlk Family History

Houlk 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, Houck, Houk, Foulk, Haulk, Hoult, Hook, House, Mould, Holm

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Where is the Houlk family from?

You can see how Houlk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Houlk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Houlk families living in Tennessee. This was about 56% of all the recorded Houlk's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Houlk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Houlk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlk 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Houlk. 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 35 military records available for the last name Houlk. For the veterans among your Houlk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Houlk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Houlk in 1968 was 54, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlk 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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