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Collingsworth Family History

Collingsworth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Collingwood This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Collingsworth family from?

You can see how Collingsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collingsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collingsworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Collingsworth families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Collingsworth's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Collingsworth families in 1891.
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What did your Collingsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Collingsworth. 20% of Collingsworth men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Collingsworth women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collingsworth were Carpenter and Research Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Research Work
    40%

What Collingsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Collingsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collingsworth 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Collingsworth. 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 420 military records available for the last name Collingsworth. For the veterans among your Collingsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collingsworth lifespan?

Average Collingsworth life expectancy in 2000 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collingsworth 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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