Houlson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Houlson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Houlson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 12
Coal Miner 4
Mason 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Assists In House 1
Street? 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
General Servant 1
Linen And Cotton Merchant Manufacturer 1
Powerloom Overlooker Cotton 1
Servant Butcher 1
Hair Dresser 1
Accountant Professional 1
Almswoman 1
Baker 1
Dress Maker 1
Poulterers Assitant 1
School Teacher 1
Blank Roller 1
Glass Cutter 1
Farm Servant Indoor 1
Accountant 1
Certificated School Master 1
Certificated School Mistress 1
Government Certificated School Master First Class 1

Houlson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hilson 71% 5,903
2 Halson 71% 2,136
3 Holson 86% 1,588
4 Helson 71% 1,583
5 Hulson 86% 1,471
6 Houlson 100% 464
7 Ohlson 71% 297

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The surname Houlson is the 6th most popular variant of Hilson.

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