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Howlieson Family History

Howlieson 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: Rowlison, Howison, Holien, Holgerson, Tolleson, Hodkinson, Mollison

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Where is the Howlieson family from?

You can see how Howlieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howlieson family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Howlieson families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Howlieson families living in Selkirkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Howlieson's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Howlieson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Howlieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howlieson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Howlieson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Howlieson. For the veterans among your Howlieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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