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Edworthy Family History

Edworthy Name Meaning

from Edworthy in Chawleigh (Devon) recorded as Yeodeworthy in 1427.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Esworthy, Worthy, Kenworthy, Worth, Hepworth, Cudworth, Dorothy

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Where is the Edworthy family from?

You can see how Edworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Edworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 37 Edworthy families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Edworthy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edworthy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edworthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Edworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Edworthy. 70% of Edworthy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Edworthy women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Labourer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Edworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edworthy 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Edworthy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 360 military records available for the last name Edworthy. For the veterans among your Edworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edworthy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Edworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Edworthy in 1944 was 50, and 96 in 2003.

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