Houlton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Houlton ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Houlton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Houlton family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 23
Agricultural Labourer 18
Female Servant 14
Shoe Maker 10
Labourer 5
Pauper 4
Tailor 4
Drawer In Coal Pit 4
Soldier 3
Apprentice 3
Inn Keeper 3
Clerk 2
Paper Maker 2
Coal Miner 2
Collier 2
Cotton Potter 2
Servant 2
Silk Weaver 2
Weaver 2
Brickmaker 2
Male Servant 2
Miller 1
Railway Officer 1
Wheel Wright 1
Attorney's Clerk 1

Houlton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hilton 71% 70,760
2 Holton 86% 12,983
3 Halton 71% 12,953
4 Houlton 100% 5,105
5 Hulton 86% 4,957
6 Helton 71% 1,286
7 Holten 71% 427
8 Holtin 71% 140
9 Haulton 86% 110

Did you know?

The surname Houlton is the 4th most popular variant of Hilton.

Search for the Houlton family