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Howenton Family History

Howenton 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, Henton, Hokenson, Downton, Hogenson, Howington, Hoselton

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Where is the Howenton family from?

You can see how Howenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howenton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Howenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Howenton families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Howenton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Howenton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howenton 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 122 census records available for the last name Howenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howenton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Howenton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Howenton. For the veterans among your Howenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howenton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Howenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Howenton in 1957 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howenton 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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