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Howting Family History

Howting Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Middle English hautein, late Middle English houtein, houtin ‘proud haughty’ (Old French hautain).

See Hawtin.

Alternatively and more likely for the post-medieval name, a variant of Houghton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Howting family from?

You can see how Howting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howting family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Howting families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Howting families living in Kent. This was about 97% of all the recorded Howting's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Howting families in 1891.
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What did your Howting ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howting. 100% of Howting men worked as a Farm Worker (heavy Worker) and 84% of Howting women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farm Worker (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Howting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howting 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Howting. 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 75 military records available for the last name Howting. For the veterans among your Howting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howting lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Howting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Howting in 1984 was 67, and 84 in 2001.

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