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Samworth Name Meaning

unexplained; perhaps a locative name from one of the places called Sandford for example in Oxon. Compare Roger Sandeforth or Sandford 1514 in PROB 11 (Stalbridge Dorset).

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


Similar surnames: Walworth, Hayworth, Papworth, Haworth, Alworth, Nazworth, Worth

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Where is the Samworth family from?

You can see how Samworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Samworth families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Samworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samworth families in 1911.
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What did your Samworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Samworth. 34% of Samworth men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Samworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samworth were Hog Salesman and Assistant Matron. .

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Hog Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Assistant Matron
    5%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Samworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samworth 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Samworth. 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 202 military records available for the last name Samworth. For the veterans among your Samworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samworth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Samworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Samworth in 1966 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

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