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Houlier Family History

Houlier 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: Hollier, Soulier, Boulier, Roulier, Holder, Holmer, Hosler, Holter, Huller, Holler

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You can see how Houlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houlier family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Houlier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Houlier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Houlier families in 1911.

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There are 3K census records available for the last name Houlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houlier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Houlier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Houlier. For the veterans among your Houlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Houlier Surname Meaning

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What is the average Houlier lifespan?