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Willworth Family History

Willworth 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: Willwerth, Dillworth, Walworth, Dilworth, Silkworth, Willmarth

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Where is the Willworth family from?

You can see how Willworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willworth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Willworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Willworth families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willworth's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Willworth families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willworth 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 Willworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willworth. 67% of Willworth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willworth women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Willworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Willworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willworth 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Willworth. 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 67 military records available for the last name Willworth. For the veterans among your Willworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willworth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Willworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Willworth in 1965 was 55, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willworth 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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