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Howmann Family History

Howmann 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: Homann, Hormann, Hofmann, Hohmann, Hoemann, Howman, Bowman, Hoffmann

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Where is the Howmann family from?

You can see how Howmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Howmann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Howmann families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howmann's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Howmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Howmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howmann 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Howmann. 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 17 military records available for the last name Howmann. For the veterans among your Howmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howmann lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Howmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Howmann in 1977 was 84, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howmann 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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