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Howdall Family History

Howdall 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, Howell, Goodall, Woodall, Howald, Pownall, Kowall, Dowdell

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Where is the Howdall family from?

You can see how Howdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Howdall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Howdall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Howdall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howdall families in 1891.
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What did your Howdall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howdall. 100% of Howdall women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Howdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Howdall. 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 Howdall. For the veterans among your Howdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdall lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howdall

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