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Howay Family History

Howay 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: Holway, Howey, Howry, Howat, Hay, Conway, Howley, Howard, Hoy, Hoad

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Where is the Howay family from?

You can see how Howay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Howay families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Howay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Howay. 100% of Howay men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Howay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howay 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Howay. 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 256 military records available for the last name Howay. For the veterans among your Howay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howay lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Howay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Howay in 1946 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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