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Howatin Family History

Howatin 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: Lopatin, Dowtin, Howatt, Howat, Howton, Hortin, Hain, Husain, Holton

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Where is the Howatin family from?

You can see how Howatin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howatin family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Howatin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howatin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Howatin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Howatin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howatin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Howatin. 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 military records available for the last name Howatin. For the veterans among your Howatin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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