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Farmworth Family History

Farmworth 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: Farnworth, Markworth, Farnsworth, Walworth, Burnworth, Hayworth

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Where is the Farmworth family from?

You can see how Farmworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farmworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farmworth families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1840 there was 1 Farmworth family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Farmworth's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Farmworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farmworth 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 Farmworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Newsagent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Farmworth. 100% of Farmworth men worked as a Wholesale Newsagent and 78% of Farmworth 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wholesale Newsagent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shorthand Typist
    23%
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What Farmworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Farmworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farmworth 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Farmworth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Farmworth. For the veterans among your Farmworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farmworth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Farmworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Farmworth in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 1968.

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