About Howdeshell
The surname Howdeshell is of English origin and is believed to be a locational name derived from the place called Hodeshelle, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name is composed of the Old English elements "hod," meaning "hood" or "covering," and "sceall," meaning "shelter" or "hut." Therefore, the surname Howdeshell likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked at a shelter or hut covered by a hood.
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The surname Howdeshell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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