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Elsworth Family History

Elsworth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ellsworth.

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


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Where is the Elsworth family from?

You can see how Elsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 751 Elsworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Elsworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Elsworth 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 Elsworth. 14% of Elsworth men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Elsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsworth were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Elsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsworth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elsworth. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Elsworth. For the veterans among your Elsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsworth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Elsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Elsworth in 1950 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsworth 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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