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Houlker Family History

Houlker Surname Meaning

see Holker.

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


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Where is the Houlker family from?

You can see how Houlker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Houlker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 128 Houlker families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Houlker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Houlker families in 1891.
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What did your Houlker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Houlker. 50% of Houlker men worked as a Plumber Heavy Worker and 67% of Houlker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houlker were Boot Repairer and Journeyman Tailoress.

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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

  • Plumber Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Boot Repairer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    24%
  • Cotton Winder
    6%
  • Journeyman Tailoress
    6%

What Houlker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Houlker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlker 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Houlker. 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 159 military records available for the last name Houlker. For the veterans among your Houlker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houlker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Houlker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Houlker in 1963 was 66, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houlker 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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