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Downsworth Family History

Downsworth 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: Dodsworth, Dunsworth, Hainsworth, Molesworth, Ditsworth, Hawksworth

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Where is the Downsworth family from?

You can see how Downsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downsworth family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Downsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Downsworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Downsworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Downsworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downsworth 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 Downsworth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Downsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downsworth 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Downsworth. 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 20 military records available for the last name Downsworth. For the veterans among your Downsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downsworth lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Downsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Downsworth in 1976 was 90, and 81 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downsworth 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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