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Howlson Family History

Howlson 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: Howison, Howson, Holson, Holton, Holston, Ohlson, Coulson, Hobson

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Where is the Howlson family from?

You can see how Howlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howlson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Howlson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Howlson families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Howlson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Howlson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Howlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howlson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Howlson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Howlson. For the veterans among your Howlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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