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Howsey Family History

Howsey 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: Howley, Horsey, Rowsey, Housey, Howey, Howse, Holsey, Howser, Howrey

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Where is the Howsey family from?

You can see how Howsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Howsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Howsey family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Howsey's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Howsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howsey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Howsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Howsey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Howsey. For the veterans among your Howsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Howsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Howsey in 1983 was 75, and 74 in 2000.

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