Origins of the How surname
About the Hows
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Interesting facts about How
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the How surname. The oldest one dates back to 1086.
Who were Hows most likely to marry?
Howe Or How Or Howeses
Our tell us which families married Hows.
What are the most common How first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hows
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hows in 1921
Dressmaker
90
House Servant
71
Straw Plaiter
56
Living On Own Means
47
Domestic Servant
43
Common male occupations for Hows in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
166
Carpenter
128
Butcher
127
Cordwainer
79
Farmer
73
