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Howsam Family History

Howsam Surname Meaning

see Howsham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howsam family from?

You can see how Howsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Howsam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Howsam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Howsam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howsam families in 1911.
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What did your Howsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Howsam. 60% of Howsam men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Howsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsam 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Howsam. 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 133 military records available for the last name Howsam. For the veterans among your Howsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Howsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Howsam in 1971 was 61, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howsam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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