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Hoowell Family History

Hoowell 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: Howell, Hollowell, Oswell, Harwell, Hipwell, Boswell, Powell, Colwell

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Where is the Hoowell family from?

You can see how Hoowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoowell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoowell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hoowell families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoowell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hoowell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hoowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoowell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Hoowell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoowell. For the veterans among your Hoowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoowell lifespan?

Average Hoowell life expectancy in 1993 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoowell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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