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Howely Family History

Howely 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: Howell, Howey, Howery, Lovely, Howley, Howe, Holly, Powell, Lowery

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Where is the Howely family from?

You can see how Howely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Howely families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there was 1 Howely family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Howely's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Howely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howely ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Howely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howely 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Howely. 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 21 military records available for the last name Howely. For the veterans among your Howely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howely lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Howely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Howely in 1975 was 51, and 58 in 1986.

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