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Origins of the Howels surname

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About the Howelses

We have a total number of 3454 records for people with the last name Howels.

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Where do most Howelses live?

In 1921, most Howelses lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Howelses

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We have 3,200 records for the Howels surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Howelses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Howels first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Howelses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Howelses in 1921
House Servant

26

General Servant Domestic

13

General Servant

12

Servant

12

Dressmaker

11

Common Male occupations for Howelses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

29

Coal Miner

25

Farmers Son

18

Farmer

16

Lead Miner

10

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