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Howlinson Family History

Howlinson 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: Hodkinson, Rowlison, Hawkinson, Rollinson, Howison, Hopkinson

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Where is the Howlinson family from?

You can see how Howlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howlinson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Howlinson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howlinson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Howlinson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Howlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howlinson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Howlinson. 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 Howlinson. For the veterans among your Howlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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