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Howsin Family History

Howsin Surname Meaning

see Hewson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Howsin family from?

You can see how Howsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Howsin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Howsin families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Howsin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howsin families in 1891.
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What did your Howsin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howsin. 100% of Howsin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Howsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Howsin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Howsin. For the veterans among your Howsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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