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Middlesworth Family History

Middlesworth Name Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place possibly so named from Old English midel ‘middle’ + worth ‘enclosure settlement’.

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


Similar surnames: Molesworth, Wigglesworth, Aylesworth, Middleton, Bedsworth

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Where is the Middlesworth family from?

You can see how Middlesworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Middlesworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Middlesworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Middlesworth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Middlesworth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Middlesworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Middlesworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Middlesworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Middlesworth. 42% of Middlesworth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Middlesworth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Middlesworth were Engineer and Saleslady. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Middlesworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Middlesworth 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Middlesworth. 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 687 military records available for the last name Middlesworth. For the veterans among your Middlesworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Middlesworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Middlesworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Middlesworth in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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