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Howarn Family History

Howarn 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: Howard, Horn, Hearn, Howden, Howarth, Coward, Hoar, Horan, Hogan

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Where is the Howarn family from?

You can see how Howarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howarn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Howarn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Howarn family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howarn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Howarn families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howarn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Howarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howarn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Howarn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Howarn. For the veterans among your Howarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howarn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Howarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Howarn in 1964 was 68, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howarn 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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