This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Howleston family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Howleston Family History

Howleston 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: Holston, Howerton, Colston, Holton, Wollaston, Rolston, Houston

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Howleston family from?

You can see how Howleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howleston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Howleston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Howleston families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Howleston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Howleston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howleston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Howleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howleston. 100% of Howleston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Howleston | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Howleston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Howleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howleston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Howleston

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Howleston. 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.

View all Howleston immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Howleston. For the veterans among your Howleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Howleston military records

You've only scratched the surface of Howleston family history

Discover More

What is the average Howleston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howleston 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howleston

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Howleston family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial