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Howiler Family History

Howiler 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: Howley, Hosler, Holler, Bowler, Hosier, Hoefler, Fowler, Hopler

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Where is the Howiler family from?

You can see how Howiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Howiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Howiler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Howiler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Howiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howiler 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 Howiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howiler. 72% of Howiler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Proof Delivery
    29%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Howiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howiler 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Howiler. 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 96 military records available for the last name Howiler. For the veterans among your Howiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howiler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Howiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Howiler in 1964 was 93, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howiler 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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