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Holsworth Family History

Holsworth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Holdsworth.

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


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Where is the Holsworth family from?

You can see how Holsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Holsworth families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Holsworth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Holsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holsworth. 84% of Holsworth 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Pensioner
    9%
  • Private Means
    9%

What Holsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Holsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holsworth 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Holsworth. 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 691 military records available for the last name Holsworth. For the veterans among your Holsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holsworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holsworth in 1963 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holsworth 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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