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Polworth Family History

Polworth 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, Dilworth, Bosworth, Papworth, Pebworth, Foxworth, Dulworth

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Where is the Polworth family from?

You can see how Polworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Polworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Polworth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Polworth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Polworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Polworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polworth. 100% of Polworth men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Polworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polworth 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Polworth. 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 49 military records available for the last name Polworth. For the veterans among your Polworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Polworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Polworth in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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