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Worrells Family History

Worrells 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: Worrell, Sorrells, Gorrell, Orrell, Correll, Borrello, Norrell

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Where is the Worrells family from?

You can see how Worrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Worrells families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Worrells families living in Staffordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Worrells's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Worrells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worrells 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 Worrells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worrells. 57% of Worrells men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Worrells women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worrells were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Worrells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Worrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrells 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Worrells. 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 225 military records available for the last name Worrells. For the veterans among your Worrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrells lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Worrells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Worrells in 1956 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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