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Howshan Family History

Howshan 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: Horsman, Hoshaw, Housman, Hosman, Howson, Olshan, Holsman, Holohan

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Where is the Howshan family from?

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

There are 9 census records available for the last name Howshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howshan 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 Howshan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Howshan. For the veterans among your Howshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howshan lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Howshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Howshan in 1992 was 65, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howshan 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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