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Dodworth Family History

Dodworth Surname Meaning

from Dodworth (WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Dodworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dodworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dodworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Dodworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Dodworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dodworth families in 1891.
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What did your Dodworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dodworth. 89% of Dodworth 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
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dodworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dodworth 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Dodworth. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dodworth. For the veterans among your Dodworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dodworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Dodworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dodworth in 1963 was 62, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dodworth 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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