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Howsam Family History

Howsam Surname Meaning

see Howsham.

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


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Where is the Howsam family from?

You can see how Howsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Howsam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Howsam families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Howsam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Howsam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howsam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howsam. 100% of Howsam men worked as an Old Age Pensioner and 79% of Howsam 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

  • Old Age Pensioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Howsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsam 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Howsam. 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 133 military records available for the last name Howsam. For the veterans among your Howsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Howsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Howsam in 1971 was 61, and 45 in 2004.

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