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Howerzyl Family History

Howerzyl 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: Howery, Howell, Lowery, Sowerby, Hoerl, Howerter, Hower, Howey

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Howerzyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howerzyl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Howerzyl. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Howerzyl. For the veterans among your Howerzyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howerzyl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Howerzyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Howerzyl in 1970 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

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