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Howaton Family History

Howaton 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: Howton, Holton, Holston, Houston, Hogston, Horton, Heaton, Rowton

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Where is the Howaton family from?

You can see how Howaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howaton family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Howaton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Howaton families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howaton's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Howaton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Howaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howaton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Howaton. 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 Howaton. For the veterans among your Howaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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