Houlker Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Houlker Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Houlker family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
Cotton Weaver 7
Labourer 4
Labourer Print Works 4
Cotton Winder 3
Land Agent 3
Cotton Hand Loom Weaver 2
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 2
Cotton Worsted Hand Loom Weaver 2
Musician 2
Worsted Weaver 2
Governess 1
House Servant 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Box Maker 1
Coal Dealer 1
Cotton Piecer 1
Daffer In A Cotton Mill 1
Farmer Of 4 Acres 1
Farmer's Daur Daily Maid 1
Groom 1
Retired Grocer 1
Footman 1
Domestic Servant 1
Land & House Keeper 1

Houlker Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Holker 86% 1,887
2 Houlker 100% 1,407
3 Halker 71% 860

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The surname Houlker is the 2nd most popular variant of Holker.

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