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Rexworthy Family History

Rexworthy Surname Meaning

From Rexworthy Farm near Bridwater (Somerset) which is recorded as Rachedeworde in 1086.

The place-name derives from Old English worðig ‘enclosure curtilage’ with an uncertain first element.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Rexworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rexworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rexworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Rexworthy families living in Somerset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rexworthy's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rexworthy families in 1891.
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What did your Rexworthy 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 Rexworthy. 100% of Rexworthy men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Rexworthy 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
    65%
  • Tobacco Operative Retired
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Rexworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rexworthy 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Rexworthy. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rexworthy. For the veterans among your Rexworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rexworthy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rexworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rexworthy in 1965 was 63, and 96 in 2002.

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