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Howatt Family History

Howatt Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hewitt.

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


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Where is the Howatt family from?

You can see how Howatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howatt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 46 Howatt families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Howatt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howatt families in 1891.
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What did your Howatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howatt. 78% of Howatt 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
    78%
  • Charwoman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Howatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howatt 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 Howatt. 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 957 military records available for the last name Howatt. For the veterans among your Howatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howatt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Howatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Howatt in 1952 was 35, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howatt 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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