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Elsworthy Family History

Elsworthy Surname Meaning

see Elworthy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elsworthy family from?

You can see how Elsworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Elsworthy families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Elsworthy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elsworthy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsworthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elsworthy 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 Elsworthy. 100% of Elsworthy men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Elsworthy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Retired
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elsworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsworthy 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Elsworthy. 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 225 military records available for the last name Elsworthy. For the veterans among your Elsworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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