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Howres Family History

Howres 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: Howes, Howrey, Howren, Howley, Howden, Torres, Holmes, Howe, Bowes

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Where is the Howres family from?

You can see how Howres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Howres family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Howres's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Howres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howres 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 31 census records available for the last name Howres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howres 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Howres. 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 1 military records available for the last name Howres. For the veterans among your Howres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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