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Howiston Family History

Howiston 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, Holston, Houston, Hogston, Howington, Humiston, Howerton

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Where is the Howiston family from?

You can see how Howiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howiston families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Howiston family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Howiston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howiston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Howiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howiston 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Howiston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Howiston. For the veterans among your Howiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howiston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howiston 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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