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Delworth Family History

Delworth 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: Dilworth, Dulworth, Hepworth, Walworth, Dunworth, Keyworth, Pebworth

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Where is the Delworth family from?

You can see how Delworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Delworth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Delworth families living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Delworth's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Delworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delworth 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 Delworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delworth. 45% of Delworth men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Delworth women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delworth were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Delworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delworth 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Delworth. 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 422 military records available for the last name Delworth. For the veterans among your Delworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delworth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Delworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Delworth in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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