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Howisen Family History

Howisen 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: Howison, Howden, Holien, Boisen, Holsen, Howie, Howse, Howen, Howser

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Where is the Howisen family from?

You can see how Howisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howisen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Howisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Howisen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Howisen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Howisen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Howisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howisen 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 Howisen. 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 military records available for the last name Howisen. For the veterans among your Howisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howisen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Howisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Howisen in 1965 was 93, and 86 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howisen 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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