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Howsor Family History

Howsor 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: Howser, Howson, Honor, Bowser, Hobson, Hewson, Hoctor, Hodor, Dowson

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Where is the Howsor family from?

You can see how Howsor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Howsor families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Howsor's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Howsor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Howsor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Howsor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Howsor. For the veterans among your Howsor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howsor 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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