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Howison Family History

Howison Surname Meaning

Scottish: patronymic from the personal name How(i)e (see Howie) + -son.

English: perhaps occasionally a patronymic from the Middle English personal name Howet (see Hewitt) + -son.

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


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Where is the Howison family from?

You can see how Howison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 37 Howison families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Howison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howison families in 1911.
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What did your Howison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Howison. 34% of Howison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Howison women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Comptable
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Howison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howison 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Howison. 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 819 military records available for the last name Howison. For the veterans among your Howison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howison lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Howison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Howison in 1949 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howison 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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