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Ownsworth Family History

Ownsworth Surname Meaning

see Ounsworth.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ownsworth family from?

You can see how Ownsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ownsworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ownsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Ownsworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ownsworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ownsworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ownsworth 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 Ownsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ownsworth. 100% of Ownsworth men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Ownsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • School Teacher (housecraft)
    25%

What Ownsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ownsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ownsworth 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Ownsworth. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ownsworth. For the veterans among your Ownsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ownsworth lifespan?

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