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Howshar Family History

Howshar 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: Hoshaw, Bowsher, Howsare, Howser, Homsher, Henshaw, Howard, Kosar

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Where is the Howshar family from?

You can see how Howshar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howshar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Howshar family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Howshar's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Howshar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howshar 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 13 census records available for the last name Howshar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howshar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Howshar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Howshar. For the veterans among your Howshar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howshar lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Howshar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Howshar in 1994 was 57, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howshar 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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