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Alesworth Family History

Alesworth Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Aylesworth, Molesworth, Allensworth, Ellsworth, Ainsworth, Walsworth

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Where is the Alesworth family from?

You can see how Alesworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alesworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alesworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Alesworth families living in Wiltshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alesworth's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Alesworth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Alesworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alesworth 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Alesworth. 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 68 military records available for the last name Alesworth. For the veterans among your Alesworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alesworth

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