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Hownson Family History

Hownson 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: Townson, Howison, Howson, Hanson, Johnson, Henson, Hobson, Hewson

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Where is the Hownson family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Hownson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hownson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hownson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hownson. For the veterans among your Hownson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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