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Howin Family History

Howin 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: Rowin, Howie, Gowin, Howen, Hobin, Cowin, Horn, Hain, Chopin, Howden

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Where is the Howin family from?

You can see how Howin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Howin family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Howin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Howin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Howin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Howin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Howin. For the veterans among your Howin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Howin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Howin in 1971 was 83, and 85 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howin 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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