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Nesworthy Family History

Nesworthy 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: Esworthy, Nasworthy, Nosworthy, Kenworthy, Norsworthy, Noseworthy

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Where is the Nesworthy family from?

You can see how Nesworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nesworthy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Nesworthy families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nesworthy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nesworthy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nesworthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nesworthy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Nesworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nesworthy 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nesworthy. 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 Nesworthy. For the veterans among your Nesworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nesworthy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Nesworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nesworthy in 1980 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

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