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Howal Family History

Howal 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: Howald, Kowal, Howat, Howard, Hoad, Howe, Koral, Hoar, Horan, Hodak

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Where is the Howal family from?

You can see how Howal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Howal families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Howal's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Howal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howal. 50% of Howal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Howal women worked as a Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Howal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Howal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howal 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Howal. 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 62 military records available for the last name Howal. For the veterans among your Howal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Howal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Howal in 1974 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howal 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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