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Hounslow Family History

Hounslow Surname Meaning

From Hounslow (Middx), which is recorded as Hundeslawe in 1217. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Hund (genitive Hundes) or Old English hund ‘hound’ (genitive hundes) + hlāw ‘mound hill’.

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


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Where is the Hounslow family from?

You can see how Hounslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hounslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hounslow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Hounslow families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hounslow's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Hounslow families in 1891.
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What did your Hounslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hounslow. 24% of Hounslow men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Hounslow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hounslow were Insurance Agent and House Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Game Keeper
    12%
  • Farm Cowman
    12%
  • Insurance Agent
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hounslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hounslow 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Hounslow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 485 military records available for the last name Hounslow. For the veterans among your Hounslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hounslow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Hounslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hounslow in 1963 was 71, and 68 in 1996.

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