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Worek Family History

Worek 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: Borek, Work, Wolek, Tworek, Lorek, Borel, Turek, Dore, York, More

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Where is the Worek family from?

You can see how Worek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Worek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Worek family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Worek's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Worek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Worek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worek. 55% of Worek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Worek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Worek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worek 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Worek. 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 104 military records available for the last name Worek. For the veterans among your Worek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Worek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Worek in 1963 was 78, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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