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Haworth Family History

Haworth Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Haworth (Yorkshire) probably from Old English haga ‘hedge enclosure’ + worth ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Haworth family from?

You can see how Haworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Haworth families living in Ontario. This was about 26% of all the recorded Haworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haworth families in 1911.
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What did your Haworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Haworth. 35% of Haworth 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Student
    8%

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Census Records

There are 96,000 census records available for the last name Haworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haworth 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Haworth. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Haworth. For the veterans among your Haworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haworth lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Haworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Haworth in 1943 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haworth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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