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Dudsworth Family History

Dudsworth 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: Dodsworth, Dunsworth, Cudworth, Ditsworth, Dunworth, Unsworth

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Where is the Dudsworth family from?

You can see how Dudsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudsworth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dudsworth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dudsworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dudsworth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dudsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudsworth 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 Dudsworth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dudsworth. For the veterans among your Dudsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudsworth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudsworth 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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