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Worling Family History

Worling 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: Werling, Norling, Working, Warling, Bolling, Horning, Harling

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Where is the Worling family from?

You can see how Worling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Worling family living in Middlesex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Worling's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Worling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worling 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 Worling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worling. 100% of Worling 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worling 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Worling. 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 168 military records available for the last name Worling. For the veterans among your Worling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worling lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Worling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Worling in 1961 was 53, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worling 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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