Howland Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Howland Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Howland family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 38
Agricultural Labourer 32
Independent 19
Male Servant 12
Farmer 10
Labourer 10
Shoe Maker 5
Servant 4
Dress Maker 3
Grocer 3
Independant 3
Carpenter 3
Ag Lab 3
Bricklayer 3
Chair Maker 2
Lace Maker 2
Painter 2
Laundress 2
House Keeper 2
Widow 2
Porter 2
Ag Labourer 2
Carrier 2
Ironstone Miner 2
Washer Woman 1

Howland Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Howland 100% 7,606
2 Houghland 67% 502
3 Hewland 86% 229
4 Hawland 86% 132

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The surname Howland is the most popular version of all its varients

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