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Howska Family History

Howska 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: Houska, Huska, Hruska, Bouska, Noska, Howse, Koska, Howser, Howson

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howska. 100% of Howska men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Howska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howska 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Howska. 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 10 military records available for the last name Howska. For the veterans among your Howska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Howska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Howska in 1965 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howska 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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