Origins of the Hower surname
About the Howers
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Interesting facts about Hower
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hower surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Hower first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Howers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Howers in 1921
General Servant Domestic
12
Dressmaker
11
Servant
9
Living On Her Own Means
7
Domestic Servant
6
Common male occupations for Howers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
16
Coal Miner
9
Bricklayer
7
Farm Hands
7
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
7
