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Howton Family History

Howton Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Houghton.

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


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Where is the Howton family from?

You can see how Howton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Howton families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Howton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howton families in 1911.
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What did your Howton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howton. 35% of Howton men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Howton women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howton were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Howton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howton 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Howton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Howton. For the veterans among your Howton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Howton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Howton in 1955 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howton 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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