Origins of the Houlson surname

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    In 1921, most Houlsons lived in london

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    46 Houlson Travel & migration records
    650 Houlsons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Houlson

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    Common jobs for Houlsons

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    Commmon female occupations for Houlsons in 1921

    School Mistress

    4

    Laundress

    3

    Milliner

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Houlsons in 1921

    Mason

    7

    Coal Miner

    5

    Accountant

    4

    Hairdresser

    4

    Schoolmaster

    4

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