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Horwatt Family History

Horwatt Surname Meaning

Variant of Horwath.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horwatt family from?

You can see how Horwatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwatt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Horwatt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horwatt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Horwatt families in 1920.
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What did your Horwatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Horwatt. 72% of Horwatt men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    72%
  • Machinist Helper
    29%

What Horwatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Horwatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horwatt 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Horwatt. 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 233 military records available for the last name Horwatt. For the veterans among your Horwatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwatt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Horwatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Horwatt in 1963 was 76, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horwatt 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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