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Howdgshell Family History

Howdgshell 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: Howdeshell, Howdyshell, Houdyshell, Houdeshell, Hounshell, Hoenshell

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Where is the Howdgshell family from?

You can see how Howdgshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdgshell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Howdgshell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Howdgshell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Howdgshell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howdgshell 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 15 census records available for the last name Howdgshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdgshell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Howdgshell. 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 military records available for the last name Howdgshell. For the veterans among your Howdgshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdgshell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howdgshell 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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