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Howel Family History

Howel Surname Meaning

see Howell.

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


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Where is the Howel family from?

You can see how Howel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Howel families living in Staffordshire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Howel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Howel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howel 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 Howel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howel. 82% of Howel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Howel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howel 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Howel. 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 Howel. For the veterans among your Howel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Howel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Howel in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howel 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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