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Howerton Family History

Howerton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from an unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Howerton family from?

You can see how Howerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Howerton families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Howerton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Howerton families in 1891.
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What did your Howerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howerton. 24% of Howerton men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Howerton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howerton were Farming and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Howerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howerton 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Howerton. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Howerton. For the veterans among your Howerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howerton lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Howerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Howerton in 1942 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howerton 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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