Howiss Family History

Howiss Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Howick, Heiss, Hiss, Twiss, Wiss, Howes, Hofius, Powis, Howie, Howitt

645 record(s) for Howiss

265	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
15	Military Records
23	Immigration Records
151	Census and Voter Lists
191	Member Trees

Where is the Howiss family from?

You can see how Howiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Howiss families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Howiss's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Howiss families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howiss. 100% of Howiss men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Howiss women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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 1939

Bricklayer

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Howiss family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 151 census records available for the last name Howiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howiss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Howiss. 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.

Military Records

There are 15 military records available for the last name Howiss. For the veterans among your Howiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Howiss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howiss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.