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Howitt Family History

Howitt Surname Meaning

English (East Midlands): variant of Hewitt.

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


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Where is the Howitt family from?

You can see how Howitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 96 Howitt families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Howitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howitt families in 1911.
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What did your Howitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Howitt. 24% of Howitt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Howitt women worked as a Student.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Doctor
    12%
  • Agent
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Howitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howitt 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Howitt. 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 Howitt. For the veterans among your Howitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howitt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Howitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Howitt in 1944 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howitt 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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