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Howliston Family History

Howliston Surname Meaning

see Houliston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Howliston family from?

You can see how Howliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howliston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howliston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Howliston families living in Northumberland. This was about 65% of all the recorded Howliston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Howliston families in 1891.
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What did your Howliston ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Howliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howliston 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Howliston. 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 33 military records available for the last name Howliston. For the veterans among your Howliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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