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Sudworth Family History

Sudworth Surname Meaning

see Southworth.

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


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Where is the Sudworth family from?

You can see how Sudworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sudworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Sudworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Sudworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sudworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sudworth 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 Sudworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sudworth. 17% of Sudworth men worked as a Railway Clerk and 83% of Sudworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sudworth were General Labourer 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

  • Railway Clerk
    17%
  • Police Constable
    17%
  • Colliery Surface Hand Screen
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Sudworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sudworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudworth 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Sudworth. 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 203 military records available for the last name Sudworth. For the veterans among your Sudworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudworth lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Sudworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sudworth in 1974 was 78, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudworth 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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