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Dagworthy Family History

Dagworthy Name 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: Langworthy, Nasworthy, Walworth, Dilworth, Dunworth, Worthy, Hayworth

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Where is the Dagworthy family from?

You can see how Dagworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagworthy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dagworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Dagworthy families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dagworthy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dagworthy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagworthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dagworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dagworthy. 86% of Dagworthy 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
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dagworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagworthy 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dagworthy. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dagworthy. For the veterans among your Dagworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagworthy lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Dagworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dagworthy in 1975 was 70, and 90 in 1992.

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