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Howroyd Family History

Howroyd Surname Meaning

see Holroyd.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howroyd family from?

You can see how Howroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howroyd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Howroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Howroyd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Howroyd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howroyd families in 1891.
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What did your Howroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howroyd. 100% of Howroyd men worked as a Joiner and 100% of Howroyd 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

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 Howroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howroyd 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Howroyd. 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 209 military records available for the last name Howroyd. For the veterans among your Howroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howroyd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Howroyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Howroyd in 1966 was 81, and 76 in 2001.

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