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Howlind Family History

Howlind 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: Howland, Holland, Rowland, Hoyland, Dowland, Holling, Hovland

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Where is the Howlind family from?

You can see how Howlind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howlind family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Howlind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Howlind family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Howlind's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Howlind families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howlind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howlind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Advertising Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howlind. 100% of Howlind women worked as an Advertising Agent.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Advertising Agent
    100%

What Howlind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Howlind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howlind 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Howlind. 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 6 military records available for the last name Howlind. For the veterans among your Howlind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howlind lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Howlind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Howlind in 1973 was 89, and 56 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howlind 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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