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Howeston Family History

Howeston 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: Howerton, Holston, Houston, Hogston, Weston, Heston, Hueston, Hoston

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Where is the Howeston family from?

You can see how Howeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howeston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Howeston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Howeston family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Howeston's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Howeston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howeston 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 Howeston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howeston. 100% of Howeston men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Howeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howeston 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Howeston. 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 16 military records available for the last name Howeston. For the veterans among your Howeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howeston lifespan?

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