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Origins of the Hounslea surname

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We have a total number of 319 records for people with the last name Hounslea.

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Where do most Hounsleas live?

In 1921, most Hounsleas lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hounsleas

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 265 records for the Hounslea surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Hounsleas most likely to marry?

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Farahers

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What are the most common Hounslea first names?

  • Joseph
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Hounsleas

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hounsleas in 1921
Domestic Duties

2

Apprentice Milliner

1

Bobbin Tester

1

Bookbinder

1

Dyers Finisher

1

Common Male occupations for Hounsleas in 1921
Dock Labourer

10

Shipwright

8

Carpenter

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

Cordwainer

2

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