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Howlitt Family History

Howlitt 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: Howitt, Howlett, Hewitt, Hewlett, Hoblit, Boblitt, Pollitt, Hollett

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Where is the Howlitt family from?

You can see how Howlitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howlitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Howlitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Howlitt families living in Suffolk. This was about 62% of all the recorded Howlitt's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Howlitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Howlitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howlitt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Howlitt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Howlitt. For the veterans among your Howlitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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