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Howdahl Family History

Howdahl 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: Dowdall, Rosdahl, Opdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Omdahl, Lovdahl, Hegdahl

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Where is the Howdahl family from?

You can see how Howdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Howdahl family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Howdahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Howdahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Howdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdahl 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Howdahl. 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 4 military records available for the last name Howdahl. For the veterans among your Howdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdahl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Howdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Howdahl in 1968 was 82, and 61 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howdahl 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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