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Howke Family History

Howke 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: Howe, Hopke, Howle, Hoke, Howie, Howse, Howze, Howk, Hawke, Hooke

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Where is the Howke family from?

You can see how Howke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Howke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Howke families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Howke's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Howke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howke. 43% of Howke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Contractor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Howke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howke 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Howke. 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 144 military records available for the last name Howke. For the veterans among your Howke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Howke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Howke in 1965 was 59, and 75 in 2003.

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