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Howsberger Family History

Howsberger 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: Honsberger, Hornberger, Hansberger, Holzberger, Hunsberger

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Where is the Howsberger family from?

You can see how Howsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Howsberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Howsberger families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Howsberger's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Howsberger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Howsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsberger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Howsberger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Howsberger. For the veterans among your Howsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsberger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Howsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Howsberger in 1970 was 83, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howsberger 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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