This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Holwath family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Holwath Family History

Holwath 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: Horwath, Horvath, Howarth, Holgate, Holzwarth, Hollatz, Horath

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Holwath family from?

You can see how Holwath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holwath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holwath family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Holwath's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Holwath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holwath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Holwath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Holwath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holwath census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Holwath

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Holwath. 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.

View all Holwath immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Holwath. For the veterans among your Holwath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Holwath military records

You've only scratched the surface of Holwath family history

Discover More

What is the average Holwath lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holwath 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Holwath family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial