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Banworth Family History

Banworth 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: Walworth, Burnworth, Bosworth, Dunworth, Hayworth, Papworth, Danforth

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Where is the Banworth family from?

You can see how Banworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banworth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Banworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Banworth families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Banworth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Banworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banworth 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 Banworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banworth. 37% of Banworth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Banworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Banworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banworth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Banworth. 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 22 military records available for the last name Banworth. For the veterans among your Banworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banworth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Banworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Banworth in 1972 was 67, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banworth 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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