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Howdon Family History

Howdon Surname Meaning

see Howden.

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


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Where is the Howdon family from?

You can see how Howdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Howdon families living in Durham. This was about 66% of all the recorded Howdon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Howdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howdon 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 Howdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howdon. 89% of Howdon 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
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Howdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howdon 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Howdon. 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 77 military records available for the last name Howdon. For the veterans among your Howdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howdon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Howdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Howdon in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howdon 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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