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Houlker Family History

Houlker Name Meaning

see Holker .

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


Similar surnames: Holder, Holmer, Hollier, Hosler, Holter, Huller, Holler, Houle

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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 1880 there were 12 Houlker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Houlker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Houlker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houlker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Houlker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Houlker. 100% of Houlker men worked as a Polisher. .

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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 1940

  • Polisher
    100%
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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 USA, 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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