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Howtham Family History

Howtham 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: Hotham, Downham, Hougham, Southam, Northam, Gotham, Wortham, Cotham

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Where is the Howtham family from?

You can see how Howtham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howtham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Howtham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Howtham families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Howtham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Howtham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Howtham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howtham 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Howtham. 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 Howtham. For the veterans among your Howtham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howtham lifespan?

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