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Origins of the Howarth surname

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About the Howarths

We have a total number of 148586 records for people with the last name Howarth.

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Alternative variations of the name Howarth

Howarth, Hayworth, Haworthe, Hyworth, Hyeworth, Haworth

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Where do most Howarths live?

In 1921, most Howarths lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Howarths

How common is your surname?

363rd most common surname in the UK

We have 134,000 records for the Howarth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.

Who were Howarths most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Howarth first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Howarths

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Howarths in 1921
Cotton Weaver

2,418

Cotton Winder

612

Weaver Cotton

529

Weaver

501

Housekeeper

350

Common Male occupations for Howarths in 1921
Cotton Weaver

1,160

Coal Miner

772

Cotton Spinner

495

General Labourer

416

Carter

403

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