Origins of the Hows surname
About the Howses
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Interesting facts about Hows
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hows surname. The oldest one dates back to 1658.
Who were Howses most likely to marry?
Howe Or How Or Howses
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Our tell us which families married Howses.
What are the most common Hows first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Howses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Howses in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Tailoress
6
Housekeeper
5
Living On Own Means
5
Scholer
5
Common male occupations for Howses in 1921
Blacksmith
18
Butcher
14
Agricultural Labourer
9
Farm Labourer
9
Farmer
9
