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Howery Family History

Howery Surname Meaning

English (County Durham): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Howery family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howery. 100% of Howery 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Howery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howery 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Howery. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Howery. For the veterans among your Howery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howery lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Howery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Howery in 1948 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howery 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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