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Howly Family History

Howly 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: Howley, Holly, Holy, Howle, Howey, Howry, Cowley, Holm, Hawley, Hole

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Where is the Howly family from?

You can see how Howly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Howly family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Howly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Howly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howly 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 470 census records available for the last name Howly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howly 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Howly. 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 63 military records available for the last name Howly. For the veterans among your Howly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Howly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Howly in 1970 was 62, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howly 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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