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Howl Family History

Howl Surname Meaning

see Howell. see Hole.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howl family from?

You can see how Howl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 188 Howl families living in Staffordshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Howl's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Howl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howl 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 Howl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howl. 20% of Howl men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Howl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howl were Unpaid Domestic Duties and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Spring Wire Warehouseman
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • School Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Howl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howl 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Howl. 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 942 military records available for the last name Howl. For the veterans among your Howl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Howl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Howl in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howl 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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