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Howiss Family History

Howiss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Howick, Heiss, Hiss, Twiss, Wiss, Howes, Hofius, Powis, Howie, Howitt

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Where is the Howiss family from?

You can see how Howiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Howiss families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Howiss's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Howiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howiss. 100% of Howiss men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Howiss 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Howiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howiss 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Howiss. 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 15 military records available for the last name Howiss. For the veterans among your Howiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howiss

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