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Howchin Family History

Howchin Surname Meaning

see Hutcheon.

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


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Where is the Howchin family from?

You can see how Howchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howchin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Howchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Howchin families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Howchin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Howchin families in 1891.
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What did your Howchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howchin. 100% of Howchin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Howchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Howchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howchin 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Howchin. 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 77 military records available for the last name Howchin. For the veterans among your Howchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howchin lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Howchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Howchin in 1983 was 82, and 57 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howchin 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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