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Howse Name Meaning

English (Oxfordshire):: variant of House . variants of Howes .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rowse, Howe, Hoose, Towse, Hawse, House, Dowse, Howle, Hose, Hoye

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Where is the Howse family from?

You can see how Howse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 116 Howse families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Howse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Howse. 61% of Howse men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Howse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howse were Carpenter and Wife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Wife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Howse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Howse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Howse. For the veterans among your Howse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howse lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Howse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Howse in 1951 was 24, and 71 in 2004.

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