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Atworth Family History

Atworth 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: Alworth, Worth, Walworth, Hayworth, Papworth, Ashworth, Haworth

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Where is the Atworth family from?

You can see how Atworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Atworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Atworth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Atworth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Atworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atworth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Atworth. 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 6 military records available for the last name Atworth. For the veterans among your Atworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atworth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atworth 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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