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Howzen Family History

Howzen 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, Howen, Howze, Howren, Bowden, Cowden, Howley, Holten, Howe

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Where is the Howzen family from?

You can see how Howzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howzen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Howzen families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Howzen family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Howzen's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Howzen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howzen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Howzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howzen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Howzen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Howzen. For the veterans among your Howzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howzen lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Howzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Howzen in 1991 was 72, and 80 in 1996.

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