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Howkinson Family History

Howkinson 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: Hodkinson, Hawkinson, Hopkinson, Hoskinson, Hokenson, Hokanson

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Where is the Howkinson family from?

You can see how Howkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howkinson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Howkinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Howkinson families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Howkinson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Howkinson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howkinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howkinson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Howkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howkinson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Howkinson. 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 42 military records available for the last name Howkinson. For the veterans among your Howkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howkinson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Howkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Howkinson in 1977 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

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