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Howlin Family History

Howlin Surname Meaning

see Hulin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howlin family from?

You can see how Howlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Howlin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Howlin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Howlin families in 1911.
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What did your Howlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howlin. 41% of Howlin men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Howlin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howlin were Plumber and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Plumber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Howlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howlin 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Howlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 628 military records available for the last name Howlin. For the veterans among your Howlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Howlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Howlin in 1964 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howlin 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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