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Ailworth Family History

Ailworth Surname 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, Alworth, Walworth, Silkworth, Ashworth, Ainsworth, Dulworth

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Where is the Ailworth family from?

You can see how Ailworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ailworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ailworth families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ailworth's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ailworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ailworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Ailworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailworth 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ailworth. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ailworth. For the veterans among your Ailworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailworth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Ailworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ailworth in 1964 was 74, and 35 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ailworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ailworth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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