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Sigworth Family History

Sigworth 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: Dilworth, Silkworth, Skipworth, Worth, Signore, Whitworth, Hepworth

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Where is the Sigworth family from?

You can see how Sigworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sigworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sigworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Sigworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sigworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sigworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sigworth. 100% of Sigworth 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sigworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigworth 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sigworth. 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 997 military records available for the last name Sigworth. For the veterans among your Sigworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigworth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Sigworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sigworth in 1950 was 47, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sigworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sigworth 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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