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Donworth Family History

Donworth 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: Dunworth, Dilworth, Bosworth, Danforth, Dodsworth, Longworth

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Where is the Donworth family from?

You can see how Donworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Donworth families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Donworth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donworth 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 Donworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donworth. 24% of Donworth men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Donworth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donworth were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Lawyer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Donworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donworth 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Donworth. 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 370 military records available for the last name Donworth. For the veterans among your Donworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donworth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Donworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donworth in 1965 was 90, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donworth 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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