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Howk Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hauck .

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


Similar surnames: Wowk, Book, Hoock, Shock, Yock, How, Hock, Low, Howe, Wolk

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Where is the Howk family from?

You can see how Howk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Howk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Howk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Howk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howk. 23% of Howk men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Howk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howk were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Howk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howk 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Howk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Howk. For the veterans among your Howk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Howk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Howk in 1962 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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