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Arnsworth Family History

Arnsworth 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: Ainsworth, Farnsworth, Hainsworth, Farnworth, Unsworth, Dunsworth

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Where is the Arnsworth family from?

You can see how Arnsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnsworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Arnsworth family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnsworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arnsworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnsworth 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 Arnsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arnsworth. 100% of Arnsworth men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Arnsworth 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arnsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnsworth 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Arnsworth. 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 77 military records available for the last name Arnsworth. For the veterans among your Arnsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnsworth lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Arnsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arnsworth in 1979 was 34, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arnsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnsworth 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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