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Howda Family History

Howda 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: Honda, Hovda, Howd, Holda, Hoda, Dowda, Hood, Boda, Howden, Oda

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Where is the Howda family from?

You can see how Howda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howda families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Howda families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Howda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howda 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 57 census records available for the last name Howda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howda 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Howda. 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 4 military records available for the last name Howda. For the veterans among your Howda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howda lifespan?

Average Howda life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howda 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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