This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Howerter family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Howerter Family History

Howerter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hochwärter: nickname or status name for a distinguished person from Middle High German hōchvart ‘distinction high spirit’.

The surname Hochwärter is very rare in Germany found only in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Compare Hovarter, Hovater, and Hovatter.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Howerter family from?

You can see how Howerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howerter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howerter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Howerter families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howerter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Howerter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howerter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Howerter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howerter. 42% of Howerter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Howerter women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howerter were Farming and School Teacher.

View Census Data for Howerter | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%

What Howerter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Howerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howerter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Howerter

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Howerter. 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.

View all Howerter immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Howerter. For the veterans among your Howerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Howerter military records

You've only scratched the surface of Howerter family history

Discover More

What is the average Howerter lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Howerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Howerter in 1947 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howerter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howerter 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Howerter family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial