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Howenstine Family History

Howenstine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hauenstein.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Howenstine family from?

You can see how Howenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howenstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Howenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Howenstine families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Howenstine's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Howenstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howenstine 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 Howenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howenstine. 29% of Howenstine men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Howenstine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howenstine were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Howenstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Howenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howenstine 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Howenstine. 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 317 military records available for the last name Howenstine. For the veterans among your Howenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howenstine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Howenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Howenstine in 1963 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howenstine 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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