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Howie Family History

Howie Surname Meaning

Scottish: from a pet form of the personal name How a variant of Hugh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Howie family from?

You can see how Howie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 87 Howie families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Howie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Howie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howie 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 Howie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howie. 28% of Howie men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Howie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howie were Lorry Driver and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Cowman
    7%
  • Plumber
    7%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Howie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62,000 census records available for the last name Howie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howie 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Howie. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Howie. For the veterans among your Howie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howie lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Howie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Howie in 1944 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howie 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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