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Dorworth Family History

Dorworth 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: Dilworth, Bosworth, Dunworth, Dodsworth, Dorwart, Foxworth, Dulworth

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Where is the Dorworth family from?

You can see how Dorworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dorworth families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Dorworth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorworth 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 Dorworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorworth. 50% of Dorworth men worked as an Accountant and 100% of Dorworth women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorworth 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Dorworth. 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 156 military records available for the last name Dorworth. For the veterans among your Dorworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dorworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dorworth in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorworth 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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