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Howrahan Family History

Howrahan 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: Hanrahan, Morahan, Houlahan, Holahan, Hollahan, Hourihan, Monahan

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

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Howrahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howrahan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Howrahan. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Howrahan. For the veterans among your Howrahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howrahan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Howrahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Howrahan in 1972 was 77, and 78 in 1975.

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