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Worst Family History

Worst Name Meaning

German: variant of Wurst .

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


Similar surnames: Werst, Wurst, Dorst, Morast, Korst, Borst, Forst, Vorst, Ortt, Bobst

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Where is the Worst family from?

You can see how Worst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Worst families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Worst's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Worst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worst. 60% of Worst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Worst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worst 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Worst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Worst. For the veterans among your Worst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worst lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Worst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Worst in 1959 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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