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Howarah Family History

Howarah 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: Howarth, Howard, Hogarth, Howorth, Hollrah, Sarah, Warth, Horch

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Where is the Howarah family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howarah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howarah ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Wrecker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Howarah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howarah 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Howarah. 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 3 military records available for the last name Howarah. For the veterans among your Howarah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howarah lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Howarah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Howarah in 1972 was 87, and 70 in 1993.

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