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Wadworth Family History

Wadworth Surname Meaning

from Wadworth (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Wadeworth in 1218. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Wada Wadda + Old English worð ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Wadworth family from?

You can see how Wadworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wadworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Wadworth families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wadworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wadworth families in 1911.
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What did your Wadworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wadworth. 19% of Wadworth men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Wadworth women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wadworth were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wadworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadworth 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Wadworth. 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 170 military records available for the last name Wadworth. For the veterans among your Wadworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadworth lifespan?

Average Wadworth life expectancy in 1983 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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