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Howser Family History

Howser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hauser.

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


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Where is the Howser family from?

You can see how Howser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Howser families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Howser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howser 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 Howser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howser. 28% of Howser men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Howser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howser were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Howser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howser 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Howser. 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 Howser. For the veterans among your Howser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howser lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Howser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Howser in 1949 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howser 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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