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Howling Family History

Howling Surname Meaning

see Hulin.

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


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Where is the Howling family from?

You can see how Howling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Howling families living in Norfolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Howling's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Howling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howling 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 Howling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howling. 20% of Howling men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 82% of Howling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howling were Plumber hot Water Fitter and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • Plumber ( H W )
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Plumber hot Water Fitter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Retired
    2%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

What Howling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Howling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howling 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Howling. 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 823 military records available for the last name Howling. For the veterans among your Howling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Howling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Howling in 1967 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howling 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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