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Howardy Family History

Howardy 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: Howard, Howarth, Hardy, Coward, Howald, Hogarty, Twardy, Lowary

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Where is the Howardy family from?

You can see how Howardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howardy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Howardy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Howardy families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Howardy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howardy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howardy 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 26 census records available for the last name Howardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howardy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Howardy. 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 Howardy. For the veterans among your Howardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howardy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howardy 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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