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Household Family History

Household Surname Meaning

From Middle English houshold ‘household’ perhaps in the sense of being a householder (someone who occupies a house as his own dwelling)

or for a member of a particular retinue or household.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Household family from?

You can see how Household families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Household family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Household families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Household families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Household's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Household families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Household 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 Household ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Household. 100% of Household men worked as a Bank Clerk and 100% of Household 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

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Household family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Household. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Household 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Household. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Household. For the veterans among your Household ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Household lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Household life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Household in 1966 was 69, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Household

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Household 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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