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Housworth Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hauswirth .

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


Similar surnames: Houseworth, Holzworth, Hauswirth, Holzwarth, Hayworth, Howarth

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Where is the Housworth family from?

You can see how Housworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Housworth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Housworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Housworth families in 1911.
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What did your Housworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Housworth. 24% of Housworth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Housworth women worked as a Cashier. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Housworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housworth 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Housworth. 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 209 military records available for the last name Housworth. For the veterans among your Housworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housworth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Housworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Housworth in 1954 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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