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Howett Family History

Howett Surname Meaning

English (East Midlands): variant of Hewitt.

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


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Where is the Howett family from?

You can see how Howett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 41 Howett families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Howett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howett families in 1911.
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What did your Howett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Howett. 72% of Howett men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Howett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Howett. 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 805 military records available for the last name Howett. For the veterans among your Howett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Howett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Howett in 1955 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howett 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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