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Hows Family History

Hows Surname Meaning

see Howes. see House.

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


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Where is the Hows family from?

You can see how Hows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Hows families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hows's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hows families in 1891.
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What did your Hows ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hows. 100% of Hows men worked as a House Decorator and 86% of Hows 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

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hows 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Hows. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hows. For the veterans among your Hows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hows lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hows in 1967 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hows 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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