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Howarden Family History

Howarden 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: Harden, Howden, Howard, Warden, Cowardin, Howren, Bowden, Hayden

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Where is the Howarden family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howarden 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 Howarden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howarden. 100% of Howarden 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%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Howarden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howarden 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Howarden. 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 14 military records available for the last name Howarden. For the veterans among your Howarden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howarden lifespan?

Average Howarden life expectancy in 1971 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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