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Workings Family History

Workings 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: Working, Corkins, Werking, Wolking, Workinger, Horning, Dorning

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Where is the Workings family from?

You can see how Workings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Workings family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Workings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Workings families living in Mississippi. This was about 57% of all the recorded Workings's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Workings families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Workings 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 Workings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Workings. 50% of Workings men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Workings women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Workings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Workings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workings 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Workings. 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 23 military records available for the last name Workings. For the veterans among your Workings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workings lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Workings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Workings in 1963 was 85, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Workings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Workings 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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