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Budsworth Family History

Budsworth Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Budworth. The place-name Budworth (Cheshire) is recorded as Budeswurda in about 1155.

However, the -s- in the surname is more likely intrusive and relatively modern.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Budsworth family from?

You can see how Budsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budsworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Budsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Budsworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Budsworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Budsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Budsworth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Budsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budsworth 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 immigration records available for the last name Budsworth. 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 37 military records available for the last name Budsworth. For the veterans among your Budsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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