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Howshall Family History

Howshall 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: Voshall, Horsfall, Godshall, Gotshall, Henshall, Marshall, Dowdall

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Where is the Howshall family from?

You can see how Howshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howshall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Howshall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Howshall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Howshall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Howshall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howshall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howshall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Howshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howshall 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Howshall. 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 24 military records available for the last name Howshall. For the veterans among your Howshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howshall lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Howshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Howshall in 1983 was 75, and 83 in 1994.

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