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Howart Family History

Howart Name 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: Howard, Howarth, Cowart, Hobart, Howatt, Howat, Hart, Mowatt, Ewart

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Where is the Howart family from?

You can see how Howart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Howart families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Howart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Howart. 100% of Howart 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Howart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howart 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Howart. 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 165 military records available for the last name Howart. For the veterans among your Howart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Howart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Howart in 1960 was 48, and 51 in 2002.

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