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Howath Family History

Howath 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: Howarth, Horath, Horwath, Howeth, Howatt, Howat, Horvath, Howard

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Where is the Howath family from?

You can see how Howath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Howath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Howath families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Howath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howath 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 Howath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howath. 100% of Howath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Howath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Howath. 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 319 military records available for the last name Howath. For the veterans among your Howath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howath lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Howath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Howath in 1966 was 61, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howath 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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