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Wordworth Family History

Wordworth 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: Woodworth, Woolworth, Whitworth, Walworth, Cudworth, Wentworth

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Where is the Wordworth family from?

You can see how Wordworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wordworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wordworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wordworth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wordworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wordworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wordworth 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 Wordworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wordworth. 100% of Wordworth men worked as an Operator and 100% of Wordworth women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Wordworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wordworth 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wordworth. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wordworth. For the veterans among your Wordworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wordworth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Wordworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wordworth in 1968 was 78, and 61 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wordworth 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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