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Howance Family History

Howance 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: Hance, Horace, Lorance, Lowrance, Ponce, Hone, Hwang, Lance, Ozanne

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Where is the Howance family from?

You can see how Howance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howance family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Howance family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Howance's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Howance families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howance 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 27 census records available for the last name Howance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howance 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Howance. 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 27 military records available for the last name Howance. For the veterans among your Howance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howance lifespan?

Average Howance life expectancy in 1988 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howance 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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