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Howgate Family History

Howgate Surname Meaning

variant of Holgate; see Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames.

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


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Where is the Howgate family from?

You can see how Howgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Howgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 272 Howgate families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Howgate's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Howgate families in 1891.
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What did your Howgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howgate. 45% of Howgate men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Howgate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howgate were Layeron Rag Machine and Assistant Teacher.

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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

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Layeron Rag Machine
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Assistant Teacher
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Howgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howgate 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Howgate. 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 677 military records available for the last name Howgate. For the veterans among your Howgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howgate lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Howgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Howgate in 1963 was 63, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howgate 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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