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Howerd Family History

Howerd Surname Meaning

see Howard.

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


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Where is the Howerd family from?

You can see how Howerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Howerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Howerd families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Howerd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howerd families in 1891.
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What did your Howerd ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Howerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howerd 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Howerd. 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 183 military records available for the last name Howerd. For the veterans among your Howerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howerd lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Howerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Howerd in 1988 was 89, and 18 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howerd 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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