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Elsworth Family History

Elsworth Name Meaning

English: variant of Ellsworth .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Aylsworth, Ellsworth, Alworth, Bedsworth, Bludworth, Walsworth

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Where is the Elsworth family from?

You can see how Elsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 68 Elsworth families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Elsworth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elsworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsworth. 21% of Elsworth men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Elsworth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsworth were Truck Driver and Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Servant
    7%
  • Manager
    7%
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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Elsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsworth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elsworth. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Elsworth. For the veterans among your Elsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsworth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Elsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Elsworth in 1950 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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