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Howman Family History

Howman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Human.

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


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Where is the Howman family from?

You can see how Howman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Howman families living in Norfolk. This was about 22% of all the recorded Howman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Howman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howman 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 Howman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howman. 34% of Howman men worked as a Cowman and 93% of Howman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howman were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    34%
  • Plasterer
    27%
  • Plasterer (heavy Worker)
    14%
  • Railway Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • House Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Howman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howman 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 Howman. 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 501 military records available for the last name Howman. For the veterans among your Howman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Howman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Howman in 1959 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howman 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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