Origins of the Howling surname
About the Howlings
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Interesting facts about Howling
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Howling surname. The oldest one dates back to 1797.
Who were Howlings most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Howlings.
What are the most common Howling first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Howlings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Howlings in 1921
House Servant
10
Charwoman
8
Domestic Servant
8
General Servant Domestic
8
Dressmaker
7
Common male occupations for Howlings in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
20
Chimney Sweep
14
Farm Labourer
13
Butcher
12
Blacksmith
10
