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Howington Family History

Howington Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Ovington which like Howington is recorded in North Yorkshire in the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Howington family from?

You can see how Howington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Howington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Howington families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Howington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howington families in 1891.
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What did your Howington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howington. 100% of Howington 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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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Howington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howington 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Howington. 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 Howington. For the veterans among your Howington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howington lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Howington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1948. The average life expectancy for Howington in 1946 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howington 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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