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Howat Family History

Howat Surname Meaning

Scottish (southwestern): variant of Hewitt.

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


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Where is the Howat family from?

You can see how Howat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Howat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 42 Howat families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Howat's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howat families in 1891.
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What did your Howat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Howat. 34% of Howat men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 92% of Howat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howat were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Joiner (steel Works)
    23%
  • Fitter Aircraft Assembly
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Howat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Howat. For the veterans among your Howat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howat lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Howat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Howat in 1956 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howat 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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