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Waterworth Family History

Waterworth Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): occupational name from Middle English water ‘water’ + ward ‘guard’ probably for an officer in charge of an area of water.

All the early examples occur on the banks of Martin Mere a large freshwater lake (now drained) in western Lancashire.

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


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You can see how Waterworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waterworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waterworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 81 Waterworth families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Waterworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waterworth families in 1911.
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What did your Waterworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Waterworth. 70% of Waterworth men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Waterworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterworth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Waterworth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waterworth. For the veterans among your Waterworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waterworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waterworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Waterworth in 1962 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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