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Edworthy Family History

Edworthy Surname Meaning

from Edworthy in Chawleigh (Devon) recorded as Yeodeworthy in 1427.

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


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Where is the Edworthy family from?

You can see how Edworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 157 Edworthy families living in Devon. This was about 69% of all the recorded Edworthy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Edworthy families in 1891.
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What did your Edworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Edworthy. 19% of Edworthy men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Edworthy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edworthy were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    19%
  • Horseman On Farm
    19%
  • General Mason
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Edworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edworthy 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Edworthy. 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 360 military records available for the last name Edworthy. For the veterans among your Edworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edworthy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Edworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edworthy in 1944 was 50, and 96 in 2003.

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