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Hunsworth Family History

Hunsworth Name Meaning

from Hunsworth (WR Yorks). Some of the post-medieval bearers may alternatively belong with (2). see Unsworth .

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


Similar surnames: Unsworth, Dunsworth, Hainsworth, Dunworth, Ainsworth, Hemsworth

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Where is the Hunsworth family from?

You can see how Hunsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 12 Hunsworth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hunsworth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hunsworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunsworth. 100% of Hunsworth women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hunsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunsworth 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hunsworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Hunsworth. For the veterans among your Hunsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunsworth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Hunsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hunsworth in 1965 was 69, and 73 in 1994.

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