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Howers Family History

Howers Surname Meaning

variant of Hower with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Howers family from?

You can see how Howers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Howers families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Howers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howers families in 1891.
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What did your Howers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howers. 100% of Howers 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 Howers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howers 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Howers. 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 405 military records available for the last name Howers. For the veterans among your Howers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Howers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Howers in 1971 was 61, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howers 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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