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Howgard Family History

Howgard 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: Howard, Hoggard, Hogard, Haggard, Coward, Bongard, Howald, Newgard

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Where is the Howgard family from?

You can see how Howgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Howgard families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Howgard's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Howgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howgard 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 68 census records available for the last name Howgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howgard 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Howgard. 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 8 military records available for the last name Howgard. For the veterans among your Howgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howgard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Howgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Howgard in 1969 was 57, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howgard 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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