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Howatt Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hewitt .

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


Similar surnames: Howat, Howitt, Howett, Hewatt, Mowatt, Hewett, Mowat, Manatt, Rowett

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Where is the Howatt family from?

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

What did your Howatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Howatt. 21% of Howatt men worked as a Salesman and 32% of Howatt women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Howatt were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Engineer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    32%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Howatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howatt 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 Howatt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 957 military records available for the last name Howatt. For the veterans among your Howatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howatt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Howatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Howatt in 1952 was 35, and 66 in 2004.

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