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Howdan Family History

Howdan 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: Howden, Howman, Bowden, Bogdan, Bowman, Cowden, Jordan, Horan, Hodak

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Where is the Howdan family from?

You can see how Howdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howdan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Howdan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howdan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howdan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howdan 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 100 census records available for the last name Howdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Howdan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Howdan. For the veterans among your Howdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howdan 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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