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Alworth Family History

Alworth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Elsworth.

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


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Where is the Alworth family from?

You can see how Alworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Alworth families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Alworth's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Alworth families in 1891.
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What did your Alworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alworth. 100% of Alworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alworth 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Alworth. 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 684 military records available for the last name Alworth. For the veterans among your Alworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alworth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Alworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Alworth in 1953 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alworth 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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