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Houland Family History

Houland 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: Holland, Hoyland, Hovland, Hogland, Hofland, Housand, Howland

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Where is the Houland family from?

You can see how Houland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Houland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Houland families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Houland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Houland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houland. 35% of Houland men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Houland women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houland were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Houland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Houland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houland 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Houland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Houland. For the veterans among your Houland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1989, in the United States, Houland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Houland in 1951 was 45, and 67 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houland 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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