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Howsky Family History

Howsky 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, Hoesly, Wolsky, Horsey, Polsky, Rowsey, Kofsky, Kolsky

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Where is the Howsky family from?

You can see how Howsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Howsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Howsky family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Howsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Howsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Howsky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Howsky. For the veterans among your Howsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Howsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Howsky in 1973 was 58, and 75 in 1981.

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