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Howarth Family History

Howarth Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): habitational name from Howarth in Rochdale (Lancashire) possibly from Old English hōh ‘heel spur of land’ + worth ‘enclosure’.

The name may have been confused with Haworth.

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


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Where is the Howarth family from?

You can see how Howarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howarth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howarth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11,465 Howarth families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Howarth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howarth families in 1891.
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What did your Howarth 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 Howarth. 8% of Howarth men worked as a General Labourer and 63% of Howarth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howarth were Cotton Spinner and Housewife.

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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
    8%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Cotton Spinner
    2%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 198,000 census records available for the last name Howarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howarth 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 63,000 immigration records available for the last name Howarth. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Howarth. For the veterans among your Howarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howarth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Howarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Howarth in 1947 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howarth 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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