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Esworthy Family History

Esworthy Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Esworthy near Hatherleigh (Devon) possibly named from an Old English personal name Essa + worthig ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Esworthy family from?

You can see how Esworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Esworthy families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Esworthy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Esworthy families in 1891.
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What did your Esworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esworthy. 100% of Esworthy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esworthy 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Esworthy. 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 385 military records available for the last name Esworthy. For the veterans among your Esworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esworthy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Esworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Esworthy in 1957 was 49, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esworthy 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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