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Howalt Family History

Howalt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Howald, Howatt, Howat, Howard, Holt, Howarth, Mowatt, Howell, Halt

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Where is the Howalt family from?

You can see how Howalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howalt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Howalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Howalt families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Howalt's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Howalt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Howalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howalt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 73 immigration records available for the last name Howalt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Howalt. For the veterans among your Howalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howalt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Howalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Howalt in 1962 was 54, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howalt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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