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Howzell Family History

Howzell 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: Howell, Powell, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell, Bowell, Showell, Gowell

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Where is the Howzell family from?

You can see how Howzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Howzell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Howzell families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Howzell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Howzell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howzell 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 Howzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howzell. 100% of Howzell men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Howzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Howzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howzell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Howzell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Howzell. For the veterans among your Howzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howzell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Howzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Howzell in 1970 was 73, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howzell 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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