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Howleth Family History

Howleth 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: Howeth, Howlett, Howley, Howarth, Hewlett, Howle, Hollett, Rowlett

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Where is the Howleth family from?

You can see how Howleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howleth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Howleth families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Howleth family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howleth's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Howleth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Howleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howleth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Howleth. 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 military records available for the last name Howleth. For the veterans among your Howleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howleth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howleth 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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