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Howles Family History

Howles Surname Meaning

see Howells.

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


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Where is the Howles family from?

You can see how Howles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Howles families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Howles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howles families in 1891.
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What did your Howles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howles. 43% of Howles men worked as an Incapacitated and 79% of Howles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howles were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    43%
  • Labourer (heavy Wo
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Howles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howles 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Howles. 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 326 military records available for the last name Howles. For the veterans among your Howles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Howles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Howles in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howles 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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