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Howsden Family History

Howsden 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: Howden, Housden, Bowden, Cowden, Holden, Dowden, Holsten, Hodsdon

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Where is the Howsden family from?

You can see how Howsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howsden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Howsden families living in Essex. This was about 19% of all the recorded Howsden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Howsden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howsden 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 Howsden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howsden. 100% of Howsden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Howsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsden 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Howsden. 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 175 military records available for the last name Howsden. For the veterans among your Howsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Howsden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Howsden in 1969 was 71, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howsden 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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