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Howseman Family History

Howseman 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: Houseman, Horseman, Roseman, Horsman, Huseman, Boseman, Housman

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Where is the Howseman family from?

You can see how Howseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howseman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Howseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Howseman family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howseman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Howseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howseman 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 83 census records available for the last name Howseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howseman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Howseman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Howseman. For the veterans among your Howseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howseman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Howseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Howseman in 1962 was 84, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howseman 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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