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Howrey Family History

Howrey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Howery. Americanized form of South German and Swiss German Haury.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Howrey family from?

You can see how Howrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Howrey families living in Middlesex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Howrey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Howrey families in 1891.
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What did your Howrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howrey. 100% of Howrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Howrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howrey 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Howrey. 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 355 military records available for the last name Howrey. For the veterans among your Howrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howrey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Howrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Howrey in 1950 was 30, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howrey 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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