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Farnworth Family History

Farnworth Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places one formerly in Lancashire now in Greater Manchester the other in Cheshire; both so named from Old English fearn ‘fern’ + worth ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Farnworth family from?

You can see how Farnworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farnworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farnworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,480 Farnworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Farnworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Farnworth families in 1891.
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What did your Farnworth 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 Farnworth. 10% of Farnworth men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Farnworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farnworth were Retired 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
    10%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer
    9%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Farnworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farnworth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Farnworth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Farnworth. For the veterans among your Farnworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farnworth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Farnworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farnworth in 1951 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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