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Howll Family History

Howll 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: Howell, Holl, Howle, Hoell, Hill, Hall, Toll, Holm, Doll, Howley

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Where is the Howll family from?

You can see how Howll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howll family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Howll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Howll families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howll's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Howll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howll 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 Howll. 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 12 military records available for the last name Howll. For the veterans among your Howll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howll lifespan?

Average Howll life expectancy in 1974 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howll 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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