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Hainesworth Family History

Hainesworth Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hainsworth, Haynesworth, Ainsworth, Hawksworth, Charlesworth

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Where is the Hainesworth family from?

You can see how Hainesworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainesworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hainesworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hainesworth families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hainesworth's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hainesworth families in 1911.
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What did your Hainesworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hainesworth. 67% of Hainesworth men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%
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What Hainesworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Hainesworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainesworth 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hainesworth. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hainesworth. For the veterans among your Hainesworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hainesworth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Hainesworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hainesworth in 1950 was 37, and 80 in 2003.

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