Origins of the Howen surname
About the Howens
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Interesting facts about Howen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Howens most likely to marry?
Gronskes
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What are the most common Howen first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
Common jobs for Howens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Howens in 1921
General Servant
6
Dressmaker
4
House Keeper
4
Charwoman
3
Domestic Servant
3
Commmon male occupations for Howens in 1921
Coal Miner
8
General Labourer
6
Agricultural Labourer
3
General Servant
3
Labourer At Brickworks
3
