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Howdill Family History

Howdill 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, Cowgill, Howell, Cogdill, Dowdell, Hodell, Cordill, Hill

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Where is the Howdill family from?

You can see how Howdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Howdill families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howdill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howdill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howdill 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 Howdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unp Domes Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howdill. 100% of Howdill women worked as an Unp Domes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unp Domes Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Howdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Howdill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Howdill. For the veterans among your Howdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdill lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howdill

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