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Houseworth Family History

Houseworth Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hauswirth.

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


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Where is the Houseworth family from?

You can see how Houseworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houseworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Houseworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Houseworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Houseworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Houseworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houseworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Houseworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Houseworth. 29% of Houseworth men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Houseworth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Houseworth were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Houseworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Houseworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houseworth 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Houseworth. 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 878 military records available for the last name Houseworth. For the veterans among your Houseworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Houseworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Houseworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Houseworth in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Houseworth 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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