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Insworth Family History

Insworth 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: Unsworth, Ainsworth, Hainsworth, Ditsworth, Bosworth, Titsworth

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Where is the Insworth family from?

You can see how Insworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Insworth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Insworth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Insworth families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Insworth's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Insworth families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Insworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Insworth 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Insworth. 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 72 military records available for the last name Insworth. For the veterans among your Insworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Insworth lifespan?

Average Insworth life expectancy in 1977 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Insworth 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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