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Dillworth Family History

Dillworth Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Dilworth.

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


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Where is the Dillworth family from?

You can see how Dillworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dillworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dillworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Dillworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dillworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dillworth families in 1891.
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What did your Dillworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dillworth. 100% of Dillworth 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%

What Dillworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dillworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dillworth 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Dillworth. 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 624 military records available for the last name Dillworth. For the veterans among your Dillworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dillworth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dillworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dillworth in 1959 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dillworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dillworth 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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