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Esworthy Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Esworthy near Hatherleigh (Devon) possibly named from an Old English personal name Essa + worthig ‘enclosure’. Compare Essary .

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


Similar surnames: Essary, Kenworthy, Foxworthy, Worthy, Hepworth, Pebworth, Bedsworth

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Where is the Esworthy family from?

You can see how Esworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Esworthy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Esworthy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Esworthy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esworthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esworthy. 24% of Esworthy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Esworthy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esworthy were Clerk and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Electrician
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esworthy 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Esworthy. 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 385 military records available for the last name Esworthy. For the veterans among your Esworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esworthy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Esworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Esworthy in 1957 was 49, and 96 in 2004.

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