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Howren Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Hauren: topographic name referring to an elevation in the land a cognate of Middle Low German haver the word that is contained in heaven. The surname Hauren is not found in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hoglen, Cowden, Bowen, Loren, Owen, Mowen, Howen, Rowden, Wren, Ouren

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Where is the Howren family from?

You can see how Howren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Howren families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Howren's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Howren families in 1911.
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What did your Howren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howren. 32% of Howren men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Howren women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howren were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    30%
  • Hand Craft
    30%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Howren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howren 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Howren. 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 333 military records available for the last name Howren. For the veterans among your Howren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howren lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Howren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Howren in 1956 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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