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Colesworthy Family History

Colesworthy 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: Molesworth, Goldsworthy, Holdsworth, Aylesworth, Coatsworth, Esworthy

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Where is the Colesworthy family from?

You can see how Colesworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colesworthy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colesworthy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Colesworthy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colesworthy's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Colesworthy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colesworthy 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 Colesworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colesworthy. 50% of Colesworthy men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Colesworthy women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colesworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colesworthy 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Colesworthy. 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 447 military records available for the last name Colesworthy. For the veterans among your Colesworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colesworthy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Colesworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Colesworthy in 1961 was 59, and 94 in 2000.

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