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Worlds Family History

Worlds Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. Compare World.

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


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Where is the Worlds family from?

You can see how Worlds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worlds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Worlds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Worlds families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Worlds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worlds families in 1891.
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What did your Worlds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worlds. 49% of Worlds men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Worlds women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worlds were Yard Work and 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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Yard Work
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worlds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worlds 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Worlds. 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 748 military records available for the last name Worlds. For the veterans among your Worlds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worlds lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Worlds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Worlds in 1961 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worlds 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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