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Asworth Family History

Asworth 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: Ashworth, Alworth, Worth, Walworth, Bosworth, Hayworth, Papworth

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Where is the Asworth family from?

You can see how Asworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Asworth families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Asworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Asworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Asworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asworth 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 Asworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Asworth. 100% of Asworth 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Asworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Asworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asworth 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Asworth. 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 60 military records available for the last name Asworth. For the veterans among your Asworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asworth lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Asworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Asworth in 1978 was 66, and 93 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asworth 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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