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Howsen Family History

Howsen 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: Howden, Holsen, Howse, Howen, Howser, Howson, Housen, Howren, Bowden

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Where is the Howsen family from?

You can see how Howsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Howsen families living in Cumberland. This was about 82% of all the recorded Howsen's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Howsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursery Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howsen. 100% of Howsen men worked as a Nursery Hand and 100% of Howsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Nursery Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Howsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsen 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Howsen. 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 143 military records available for the last name Howsen. For the veterans among your Howsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Howsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Howsen in 1965 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

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