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Wolsworth Family History

Wolsworth 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: Walsworth, Holsworth, Walworth, Molesworth, Bosworth, Dodsworth

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Where is the Wolsworth family from?

You can see how Wolsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsworth family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wolsworth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolsworth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wolsworth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Wolsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsworth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wolsworth. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wolsworth. For the veterans among your Wolsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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