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Housewright Family History

Housewright Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Hauswirth.

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


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Where is the Housewright family from?

You can see how Housewright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housewright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Housewright families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Housewright families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Housewright's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Housewright families in 1891.
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What did your Housewright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Housewright. 26% of Housewright men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Housewright women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Housewright were Proprietor and Old Age.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Old Age
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Housewright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housewright 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Housewright. 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 516 military records available for the last name Housewright. For the veterans among your Housewright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housewright lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Housewright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Housewright in 1943 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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