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Hepworth Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name primarily from Hepworth (Yorkshire) or less likely from the place so named in Suffolk. The Yorkshire placename derives from an Old English personal name Heppa + Old English worth ‘enclosure’ while the Suffolk placename comes from Old English hēope ‘rose hip’ or hēopa ‘dog rose bramble’ + worth.

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


Similar surnames: Hemsworth, Papworth, Keyworth, Pebworth, Cudworth, Haworth, Walworth

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Where is the Hepworth family from?

You can see how Hepworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,860 Hepworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Hepworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hepworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hepworth 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 Hepworth. 10% of Hepworth men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Hepworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepworth were Farmer and Private Means. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Joiner
    4%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    3%
  • Farmer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%
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Census Records

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Hepworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepworth 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hepworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hepworth. For the veterans among your Hepworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepworth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hepworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hepworth in 1960 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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