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Mothershed Family History

Mothershed Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mothershead.

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


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Where is the Mothershed family from?

You can see how Mothershed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mothershed family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mothershed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mothershed families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mothershed's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mothershed families in 1891.
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What did your Mothershed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mothershed. 27% of Mothershed men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Mothershed women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mothershed were Carpenter and House Keeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • House Keeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mothershed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mothershed 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mothershed. 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 919 military records available for the last name Mothershed. For the veterans among your Mothershed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mothershed lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mothershed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mothershed in 1953 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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