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Barworth Family History

Barworth 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: Walworth, Burnworth, Bosworth, Hayworth, Papworth, Farnworth, Haworth

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Where is the Barworth family from?

You can see how Barworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Barworth families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barworth's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Barworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barworth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barworth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Barworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barworth 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Barworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Barworth. For the veterans among your Barworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barworth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Barworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barworth in 1959 was 56, and 93 in 2004.

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