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Howardson Family History

Howardson 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: Edwardson, Howard, Haraldson, Edwardsen, Hokanson, Donaldson

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Where is the Howardson family from?

You can see how Howardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howardson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Howardson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Howardson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Howardson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Howardson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howardson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howardson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Howardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howardson 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Howardson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Howardson. For the veterans among your Howardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howardson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Howardson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Howardson in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 1991.

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