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Howert Family History

Howert 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: Hower, Howery, Hobert, Howett, Homer, Gower, Power, Rowett, Bower

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Where is the Howert family from?

You can see how Howert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Howert family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Howert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Howert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Howert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Howert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Howert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howert 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Howert. 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 55 military records available for the last name Howert. For the veterans among your Howert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howert lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Howert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Howert in 1988 was 100, and 66 in 1998.

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