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Dwork Family History

Dwork 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: Work, Dworak, Dore, York, Stork, Bork, Dvorak, Dworkin, Dock, Sword

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Where is the Dwork family from?

You can see how Dwork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwork family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dwork families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dwork family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwork's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dwork families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwork 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 Dwork ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dwork. 50% of Dwork men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Dwork women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dwork were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Dwork family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Dwork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwork 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Dwork. 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 166 military records available for the last name Dwork. For the veterans among your Dwork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwork lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dwork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dwork in 1961 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dwork

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwork 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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