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Howk Family History

Howk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hauck.

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


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Where is the Howk family from?

You can see how Howk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Howk families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Howk's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Howk families in 1891.
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What did your Howk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howk. 100% of Howk 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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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Howk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howk 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Howk. 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 Howk. For the veterans among your Howk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Howk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Howk in 1962 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howk 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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