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Howeth Family History

Howeth Surname Meaning

English: apparently a variant of Howarth.

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


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Where is the Howeth family from?

You can see how Howeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Howeth families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Howeth's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Howeth families in 1911.
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What did your Howeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howeth. 28% of Howeth men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Howeth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howeth were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Howeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howeth 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Howeth. 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 742 military records available for the last name Howeth. For the veterans among your Howeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howeth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Howeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Howeth in 1960 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howeth 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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