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Origins of the Howley surname

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Where do most Howleys live?

In 1921, most Howleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Howleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,300 records for the Howley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1637.

Who were Howleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Howley first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for Howleys

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

Common Female occupations for Howleys in 1921
Dressmaker

33

Cotton Winder

22

Domestic Servant

21

Charwoman

19

House Keeper

15

Common Male occupations for Howleys in 1921
Coal Miner

55

General Labourer

41

Agricultural Labourer

28

Blacksmith

28

Dock Labourer

20

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