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Howin Family History

Howin Name 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: Rowin, Howie, Gowin, Howen, Hobin, Cowin, Horn, Hain, Chopin, Howden

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Where is the Howin family from?

You can see how Howin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Howin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Howin's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Howin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Howin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Howin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Howin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Howin. For the veterans among your Howin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Howin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Howin in 1971 was 83, and 85 in 1977.

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