Origins of the Howl surname
About the Howls
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Interesting facts about Howl
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Howl surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Howl first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Howls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Howls in 1921
Dressmaker
7
General Servant Domestic
6
Dress Maker
5
School Teacher
5
Servant
5
Common male occupations for Howls in 1921
Iron Moulder
15
Coal Miner
12
Moulder
9
Errand Boy
8
Farmers Son
7
