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Howcraft Family History

Howcraft 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: Howcroft, Haycraft, Holdcraft, Holdcroft, Chalcraft, Morecraft, Craft

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Where is the Howcraft family from?

You can see how Howcraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howcraft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Howcraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Howcraft family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Howcraft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howcraft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howcraft 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 Howcraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howcraft. 100% of Howcraft 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
    100%

What Howcraft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Howcraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howcraft 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Howcraft. 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 13 military records available for the last name Howcraft. For the veterans among your Howcraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howcraft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Howcraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Howcraft in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howcraft 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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