This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Worls family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Worls Family History

Worls 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: Worl, Worms, Worlds, Wools, Works, World, Wolf, Boris, Boros, Wold

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Worls family from?

You can see how Worls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worls family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Worls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Worls families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Worls's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Worls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Worls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worls. 50% of Worls men worked as an Inspector.

View Census Data for Worls | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Worls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Worls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worls census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Worls

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Worls. 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.

View all Worls immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 153 military records available for the last name Worls. For the veterans among your Worls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Worls military records

You've only scratched the surface of Worls family history

Discover More

What is the average Worls lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Worls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Worls in 1969 was 97, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worls

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worls 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Worls family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial