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Howeler Family History

Howeler Name 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, Hosler, Holler, Howell, Boteler, Bowler, Hoelzer, Hoefler

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Where is the Howeler family from?

You can see how Howeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howeler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Howeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Howeler families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Howeler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Howeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howeler. 100% of Howeler men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Howeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howeler 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Howeler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Howeler. For the veterans among your Howeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howeler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Howeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Howeler in 1966 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

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