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Howbrigg Family History

Howbrigg Surname Meaning

see Owbridge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howbrigg family from?

You can see how Howbrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howbrigg family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Howbrigg families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howbrigg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howbrigg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howbrigg 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 Howbrigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howbrigg. 60% of Howbrigg 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
    60%
  • Unpaid Hd
    40%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Howbrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howbrigg 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Howbrigg. 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 10 military records available for the last name Howbrigg. For the veterans among your Howbrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howbrigg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Howbrigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Howbrigg in 1975 was 84, and 49 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howbrigg 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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