This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Huthwaite family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Huthwaite Family History

Huthwaite Surname Meaning

From Huthwaite (now Hucknall under Huthwaite) in Notts, which is recorded as Hothweyt in 1280 and Houghtwayt in 1315. The place-name derives from Old English hōh ‘heel spur of land’ + Old Scandinavian þveit ‘clearing meadow paddock’.

From Huthwaite in Whorlton (NR Yorks), which is recorded as Hogthuet in the 12th century. The place-name probably has the same etymology as the Notts place-name in (1).

From Howthwaite in Caldbeck (Cumb), which is recorded as Hothweit in 1209. The place-name has the same etymology as the Notts place-name in (1).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Huthwaite family from?

You can see how Huthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huthwaite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Huthwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Huthwaite families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Huthwaite's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Huthwaite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huthwaite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Huthwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Huthwaite. 100% of Huthwaite men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Huthwaite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Huthwaite | Data not to scale

*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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Girl Groom
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%

What Huthwaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Huthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huthwaite census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Huthwaite

Passenger Lists

There are 204 immigration records available for the last name Huthwaite. 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.

View all Huthwaite immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Huthwaite. For the veterans among your Huthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Huthwaite military records

You've only scratched the surface of Huthwaite family history

Discover More

What is the average Huthwaite lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Huthwaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Huthwaite in 1962 was 72, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huthwaite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huthwaite 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Huthwaite family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial