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Himsworth Family History

Himsworth Surname Meaning

see Hemsworth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Himsworth family from?

You can see how Himsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Himsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Himsworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Himsworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Himsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Himsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Himsworth. 34% of Himsworth men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Himsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Himsworth were Railway Porter and (domestic) Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Pigman
    23%
  • Piecer Cotton Spinning
    23%
  • Railway Porter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • (domestic) Incapacitated
    3%

What Himsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Himsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himsworth 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Himsworth. 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 276 military records available for the last name Himsworth. For the veterans among your Himsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himsworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Himsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Himsworth in 1962 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himsworth 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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