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Howver Family History

Howver 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: Hover, Hoover, Hower, Howser, Hawver, Over, Homer, Holder, Rover

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Where is the Howver family from?

You can see how Howver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Howver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Howver family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Howver's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Howver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howver. 100% of Howver men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Howver women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Howver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howver 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 Howver. 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 257 military records available for the last name Howver. For the veterans among your Howver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howver lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Howver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Howver in 1971 was 75, and 92 in 1991.

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