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Howker Family History

Howker Surname Meaning

variant of Holker.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howker family from?

You can see how Howker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Howker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Howker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Howker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howker 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 Howker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howker. 100% of Howker men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 80% of Howker 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

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Howker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Howker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howker 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Howker. 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 151 military records available for the last name Howker. For the veterans among your Howker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Howker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Howker in 1966 was 84, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howker 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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