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Howarton Family History

Howarton 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: Howerton, Howarth, Horton, Harton, Warton, Howton, Hatton, Houghton

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Where is the Howarton family from?

You can see how Howarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howarton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Howarton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Howarton families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Howarton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Howarton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howarton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howarton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howarton. 50% of Howarton men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%

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Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Howarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howarton 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Howarton. 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 69 military records available for the last name Howarton. For the veterans among your Howarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howarton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Howarton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Howarton in 1966 was 78, and 24 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howarton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howarton 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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