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Howo Family History

Howo 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: Howe, Hoo, Howd, Hodo, How, Howk, Hong, Horn, Hook, Low

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Where is the Howo family from?

You can see how Howo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Howo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Howo families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Howo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howo 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 235 census records available for the last name Howo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howo 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Howo. 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 35 military records available for the last name Howo. For the veterans among your Howo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howo lifespan?

Average Howo life expectancy in 1955 was 49 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 48.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howo 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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