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Origins of the Howson surname

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About the Howsons

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Where do most Howsons live?

In 1921, most Howsons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Howsons

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We have 20,000 records for the Howson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1546.

Who were Howsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Howson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Howsons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Howsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

139

Dressmaker

68

General Servant Domestic

57

Weaver

47

Domestic Servant

46

Common Male occupations for Howsons in 1921
Coal Miner

148

Farmer

107

Bricklayer

65

Joiner

57

Agricultural Labourer

51

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