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Howatson Family History

Howatson Surname Meaning

from the personal name Howet(t) (Hewitt) + the patronymic marker -son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Howatson family from?

You can see how Howatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howatson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howatson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Howatson families living in Denbighshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Howatson's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Howatson families in 1891.
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What did your Howatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howatson. 50% of Howatson men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Howatson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howatson were Cowman and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cowman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Howatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howatson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Howatson. 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 269 military records available for the last name Howatson. For the veterans among your Howatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howatson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Howatson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Howatson in 1966 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howatson 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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