Origins of the Howles surname
About the Howleses
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Interesting facts about Howles
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Howles surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Howleses most likely to marry?
Neckerses
Our tell us which families married Howleses.
What are the most common Howles first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Howleses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Howleses in 1921
Cotton Weaver
13
Laundress
12
Dressmaker
8
Domestic Servant
6
House Servant
6
Common male occupations for Howleses in 1921
Cooper
20
Agricultural Labourer
13
Blacksmith
11
French Polisher
11
Nail Maker
11
