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Howkins Family History

Howkins Surname Meaning

variant of Hewkin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howkins family from?

You can see how Howkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 144 Howkins families living in Leicestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Howkins's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Howkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howkins. 7% of Howkins men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Howkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howkins were Insurance Agent and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Carpenter joiner
    7%
  • Insurance Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Howkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howkins 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Howkins. 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 982 military records available for the last name Howkins. For the veterans among your Howkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Howkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Howkins in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howkins 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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