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Howsa Family History

Howsa 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: Howse, House, Hose, Rosa, Posa, Host, Horst, Howe, Kosa, Hora

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Where is the Howsa family from?

You can see how Howsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsa family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Howsa family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Howsa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howsa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howsa 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 21 census records available for the last name Howsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsa 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Howsa. 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 Howsa. For the veterans among your Howsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howsa 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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