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Allwork Family History

Allwork Surname Meaning

Possibly from either of two places called Aldwark (Derbys NR Yorks) or Aldwarke in Dalton near Rotherham (WR Yorks), although the distribution is mainly in Kent and Sussex.

Each of these names is from Old English ald ‘old’ + geweorc ‘(earth)work building fortification’.

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


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Where is the Allwork family from?

You can see how Allwork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allwork family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Allwork families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Allwork's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Allwork families in 1891.
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What did your Allwork ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allwork. 56% of Allwork men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Allwork women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allwork were Shipwright Retired and None.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    56%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    23%
  • Shipwright Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • None
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 253 immigration records available for the last name Allwork. 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 172 military records available for the last name Allwork. For the veterans among your Allwork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allwork lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Allwork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Allwork in 1973 was 85, and 83 in 1982.

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