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Howaldt Family History

Howaldt 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: Howald, Howard, Hofeldt, Holdt, Howatt, Howat, Oswald, Howley, Ewald

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Where is the Howaldt family from?

You can see how Howaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Howaldt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Howaldt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Howaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howaldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Howaldt. 100% of Howaldt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Howaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Howaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howaldt 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Howaldt. 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 60 military records available for the last name Howaldt. For the veterans among your Howaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howaldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Howaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Howaldt in 1965 was 86, and 90 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howaldt 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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