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Chesworth Family History

Chesworth Surname Meaning

from Chisworth (Derbys).

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


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Where is the Chesworth family from?

You can see how Chesworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chesworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 429 Chesworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Chesworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chesworth families in 1891.
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What did your Chesworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chesworth. 11% of Chesworth men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Chesworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesworth were Motor Driver and Unpaid Household 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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Joiner
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Motor Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Chesworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesworth 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 936 immigration records available for the last name Chesworth. 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 605 military records available for the last name Chesworth. For the veterans among your Chesworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesworth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chesworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chesworth in 1957 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesworth 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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