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Heathwaite Family History

Heathwaite Surname Meaning

Variant of Huthwaite; compare William Heathwaite William Huthwaite 1672 in Hearth Tax (York). Some of the early bearers below may belong under (2).

Perhaps occasionally from Heathwaite in Beetham (Westm) or Heathwaite in Windermere (Westm). The place-names may derive from Old Scandinavian hó(r) a variant of há(r) ‘high’ + þveit ‘clearing meadow paddock’.

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


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Where is the Heathwaite family from?

You can see how Heathwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heathwaite family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Heathwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Heathwaite families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Heathwaite's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heathwaite families in 1891.
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What did your Heathwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heathwaite. 100% of Heathwaite men worked as an Old Age Pensioner and 100% of Heathwaite 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

  • Old Age Pensioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Heathwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heathwaite 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Heathwaite. 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 66 military records available for the last name Heathwaite. For the veterans among your Heathwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heathwaite lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heathwaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heathwaite in 1963 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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