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Howan Family History

Howan Surname 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: Horan, Hogan, Honan, Gowan, Homan, Holan, Rowan, Hovan, Hoban, Howen

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Where is the Howan family from?

You can see how Howan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Howan family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Howan's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Howan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howan. 100% of Howan 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Howan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howan 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Howan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Howan. For the veterans among your Howan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Howan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Howan in 1973 was 57, and 26 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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