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Howdale Family History

Howdale 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, Howald, Howle, Dowdle, Bowdle, Howsare, Mondale, Goodale

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Where is the Howdale family from?

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

There are 30 census records available for the last name Howdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdale 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 Howdale. 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 military records available for the last name Howdale. For the veterans among your Howdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdale lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howdale 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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