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Howle Family History

Howle Surname Meaning

English and Welsh:: variant of Howell. variant of Hole.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Howle family from?

You can see how Howle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 77 Howle families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Howle's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Howle families in 1891.
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What did your Howle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howle. 28% of Howle men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Howle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howle were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%
  • Potters Placer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Howle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howle 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Howle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Howle. For the veterans among your Howle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howle lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Howle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Howle in 1950 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howle 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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