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Howbridge Family History

Howbridge Surname Meaning

see Owbridge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howbridge family from?

You can see how Howbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howbridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Howbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Howbridge families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howbridge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howbridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howbridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howbridge. 85% of Howbridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    16%

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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Howbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howbridge 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Howbridge. 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 25 military records available for the last name Howbridge. For the veterans among your Howbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howbridge lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Howbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Howbridge in 1973 was 67, and 64 in 1997.

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