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Dulworth Family History

Dulworth Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Dilworth .

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


Similar surnames: Dilworth, Dunworth, Dunsworth, Walworth, Duckworth, Cudworth

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Where is the Dulworth family from?

You can see how Dulworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dulworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Dulworth families living in Kentucky. This was about 65% of all the recorded Dulworth's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dulworth families in 1880.
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What did your Dulworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dulworth. 50% of Dulworth men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Dulworth women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dulworth were Farming and Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Shoe Worker
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dulworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulworth 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dulworth. 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 217 military records available for the last name Dulworth. For the veterans among your Dulworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulworth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dulworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dulworth in 1958 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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