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Howdle Family History

Howdle Surname Meaning

variant of either Howden or Holden: see Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howdle family from?

You can see how Howdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Howdle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Howdle families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Howdle's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howdle families in 1891.
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What did your Howdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howdle. 50% of Howdle men worked as a Coal Miner and 84% of Howdle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howdle were Farmer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Miner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Howdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdle 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Howdle. 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 131 military records available for the last name Howdle. For the veterans among your Howdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Howdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Howdle in 1963 was 83, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howdle 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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