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Silkworth Family History

Silkworth Name Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from Silksworth in Tyne and Wear (formerly in County Durham) named in Old English with the personal name Sigelāc + worth ‘enclosure’. However the surname does not appear in present-day English records.

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


Similar surnames: Dilworth, Ditsworth, Walworth, Silkwood, Ainsworth, Hackworth

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Where is the Silkworth family from?

You can see how Silkworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silkworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Silkworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Silkworth families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Silkworth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silkworth families in 1840.
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What did your Silkworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silkworth. 32% of Silkworth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Silkworth women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Silkworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silkworth 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Silkworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 336 military records available for the last name Silkworth. For the veterans among your Silkworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silkworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Silkworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Silkworth in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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