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Howieson Family History

Howieson Surname Meaning

Scottish: patronymic from the personal name Howie itself a pet form of Hugh.

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


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Where is the Howieson family from?

You can see how Howieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howieson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 16 Howieson families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Howieson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howieson families in 1891.
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What did your Howieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bread Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howieson. 100% of Howieson men worked as a Bread Baker and 73% of Howieson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bread Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Telephonist G P O Wigan
    10%
  • Cigarette Packer Tobacco Factory
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Howieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howieson 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Howieson. 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 447 military records available for the last name Howieson. For the veterans among your Howieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howieson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Howieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Howieson in 1955 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howieson 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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