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Howbert Family History

Howbert 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: Holbert, Hobert, Robert, Holberg, Herbert, Halbert, Hubert, Gobert

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Where is the Howbert family from?

You can see how Howbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Howbert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Howbert families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Howbert's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Howbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howbert 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 Howbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Foundry Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howbert. 100% of Howbert men worked as a Steel Foundry Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Steel Foundry Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Howbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howbert 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Howbert. 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 111 military records available for the last name Howbert. For the veterans among your Howbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howbert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Howbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Howbert in 1963 was 78, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howbert 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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