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Woodsworth Family History

Woodsworth Name Meaning

variant of Wadsworth ; compare James Wadsworth 1630 John Woodsworth 1706 in IGI (Howden ER Yorks); Charles Wadsworth 1695 Ellen Woodsworth 1708 in IGI (Felmersham Beds); John Wadsworth 1714 Susanna Woodsworth 1744 in IGI (Featherstone WR Yorks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Woodworth, Dodsworth, Holdsworth, Wadsworth, Woolworth, Bloodsworth

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Where is the Woodsworth family from?

You can see how Woodsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodsworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Woodsworth families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Woodsworth's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Woodsworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodsworth. 71% of Woodsworth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Woodsworth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodsworth were Maintenance Man and Laundress. .

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Maintenance Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woodsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodsworth 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Woodsworth. 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 274 military records available for the last name Woodsworth. For the veterans among your Woodsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodsworth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Woodsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woodsworth in 1971 was 65, and 73 in 2000.

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