This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Howldin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Howldin Family History

Howldin 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: Howden, Holden, Bouldin, Goldin, Boldin, Nowlin, Bowlin, Hollin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Howldin family from?

You can see how Howldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howldin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Howldin families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howldin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Howldin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howldin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Howldin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Howldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howldin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Howldin

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Howldin. 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.

View all Howldin immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Howldin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Howldin family history

Discover More

What is the average Howldin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howldin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Howldin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial