Origins of the Howker surname
About the Howkers
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Interesting facts about Howker
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Howker surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Howker first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Howkers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Howkers in 1921
Cotton Weaver
26
Worsted Weaver
14
Power Loom Weaver (Stuff)
6
Dressmaker
5
Weaver Cotton
5
Common male occupations for Howkers in 1921
Cotton Weaver
14
Wool Comber
14
Farmer
8
Agricultural Labourer
7
Plumber
7
