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Esworthey Family History

Esworthey 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: Esworthy, Worthey, Wortley, Worthy, Northey, Kenworthy, Worthen

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Where is the Esworthey family from?

You can see how Esworthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esworthey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esworthey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Esworthey families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Esworthey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Esworthey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Esworthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esworthey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Esworthey. 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 military records available for the last name Esworthey. For the veterans among your Esworthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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