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Howsmon Family History

Howsmon 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: Howson, Holston, Houston, Hogston, Horsman, Housman, Hobson, Hewson

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Where is the Howsmon family from?

You can see how Howsmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howsmon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Howsmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Howsmon families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Howsmon's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Howsmon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howsmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howsmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howsmon. 100% of Howsmon women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Howsmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howsmon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Howsmon. 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 79 military records available for the last name Howsmon. For the veterans among your Howsmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howsmon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Howsmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Howsmon in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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