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Howaniak Family History

Howaniak Name 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: Pozniak, Wozniak, Hornik, Howick, Honick, Swanick, Hanania, Hornak

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Where is the Howaniak family from?

You can see how Howaniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howaniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Howaniak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Howaniak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Howaniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howaniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howaniak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Howaniak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Howaniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howaniak 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Howaniak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Howaniak. For the veterans among your Howaniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howaniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Howaniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Howaniak in 1963 was 21, and 76 in 2003.

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