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Howorka Family History

Howorka 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: Hovorka, Homolka, Howorth, Hook, Howard, Howarth, Honore, Work, Honor

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Where is the Howorka family from?

You can see how Howorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howorka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Howorka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Howorka families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Howorka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Howorka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howorka 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 Howorka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howorka. 100% of Howorka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Howorka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Howorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howorka 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Howorka. 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 253 military records available for the last name Howorka. For the veterans among your Howorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howorka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Howorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Howorka in 1963 was 85, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howorka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howorka 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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