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Nosworthy Family History

Nosworthy Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Norsworthy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nosworthy family from?

You can see how Nosworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nosworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 227 Nosworthy families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nosworthy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nosworthy families in 1891.
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What did your Nosworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nosworthy. 23% of Nosworthy men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Nosworthy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nosworthy were Nurseryman Own Acc Assisting Fathers and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Retired Farmer
    17%
  • Nurseryman Own Acc Assisting Fathers
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Nosworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosworthy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nosworthy. 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 641 military records available for the last name Nosworthy. For the veterans among your Nosworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosworthy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nosworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nosworthy in 1965 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosworthy 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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