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Howsare Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Hauser .

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


Similar surnames: Howser, Bowser, Rowser, Hoffard, Howze, Rosar, Cowsert, Hoese, Hoare

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Where is the Howsare family from?

You can see how Howsare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsare family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Howsare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Howsare families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Howsare's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howsare families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howsare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howsare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howsare. 50% of Howsare men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Howsare women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howsare were Delivery Man and Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Delivery Man
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Howsare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsare 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Howsare. 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 297 military records available for the last name Howsare. For the veterans among your Howsare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsare lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Howsare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Howsare in 1959 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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