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Howig Family History

Howig 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: Honig, Howie, Hong, Howe, Haig, Hogg, Howick, Hoog, Hoving, Habig

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Where is the Howig family from?

You can see how Howig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Howig family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howig's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Howig families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howig 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 334 census records available for the last name Howig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howig 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Howig. 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 63 military records available for the last name Howig. For the veterans among your Howig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Howig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Howig in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howig 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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