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Howeye Family History

Howeye Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Howey, Howley, Howe, Howell, Honey, Hoey, Hoye, Cowey, Towey, Howes

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Where is the Howeye family from?

You can see how Howeye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howeye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Howeye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Howeye families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Howeye's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Howeye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howeye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Howeye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howeye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Howeye. 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 16 military records available for the last name Howeye. For the veterans among your Howeye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howeye lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Howeye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Howeye in 1973 was 80, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howeye 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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