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
Son Of Above 3
Mason 2
School Mistress 2
Char Woman 2
Jobber And Spinner Factory 2
Brick Layer 1
Farm Labourer 1
Night Watchman 1
Draper Assistant 1
Living On Own Means 1
Certificated School Master 1
Telegraphist 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Fly Makers Apprentice 1
Forewoman 1
Means 1
Farmer 1
General Labourer 1
General Servant 1
Domestic General Servant 1
Engineer Brass Founder 1
Paper Bar Maker 1
Driver 1
Van Boy 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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