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Howleson Family History

Howleson 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: Tolleson, Oleson, Rowlison, Howison, Howson, Holson, Coleson, Holton

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Where is the Howleson family from?

You can see how Howleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howleson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Howleson families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Howleson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howleson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Howleson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Howleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howleson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Howleson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Howleson. For the veterans among your Howleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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