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Rishworth Family History

Rishworth Surname Meaning

see Rushworth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rishworth family from?

You can see how Rishworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rishworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rishworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 161 Rishworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 98% of all the recorded Rishworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rishworth families in 1891.
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What did your Rishworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Flour Miller (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rishworth. 22% of Rishworth men worked as a Flour Miller (retired) and 67% of Rishworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rishworth were Master Builder and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Flour Miller (retired)
    22%
  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Flour Miller
    15%
  • Master Builder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Silk Weaver
    10%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

What Rishworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rishworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rishworth 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Rishworth. 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 274 military records available for the last name Rishworth. For the veterans among your Rishworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rishworth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rishworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rishworth in 1968 was 94, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rishworth 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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