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Howson Family History

Howson Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Hewson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Howson family from?

You can see how Howson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 743 Howson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Howson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howson families in 1891.
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What did your Howson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howson. 9% of Howson men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Howson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howson were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Dairy Farmer
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Howson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Howson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Howson. For the veterans among your Howson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Howson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Howson in 1958 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howson 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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