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Howisey Family History

Howisey 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: Howley, Horsey, Rowsey, Housey, Heisey, Howie, Howey, Howse, Holsey

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Where is the Howisey family from?

You can see how Howisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howisey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Howisey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Howisey family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Howisey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Howisey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howisey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Howisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howisey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Howisey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Howisey. For the veterans among your Howisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howisey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Howisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Howisey in 1967 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howisey 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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