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Horspool Family History

Horspool Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Horsepool Grange in Stanton under Bardon (Leicestershire) which derives its name from Middle English hors ‘horse’ + pol(e) ‘pool’.

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


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Where is the Horspool family from?

You can see how Horspool families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horspool family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horspool families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Horspool families living in Leicestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Horspool's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Horspool families in 1891.
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What did your Horspool ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoe Finisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horspool. 25% of Horspool men worked as a Shoe Finisher and 85% of Horspool women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horspool were Senior Colliery Clerk and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Shoe Finisher
    25%
  • Hotel Proprietor
    25%
  • Baker Dearry Worker
    25%
  • Senior Colliery Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Shop Keeper
    3%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

What Horspool family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Horspool. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horspool 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Horspool. 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 408 military records available for the last name Horspool. For the veterans among your Horspool ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horspool lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Horspool life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Horspool in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horspool 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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