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Worrey Family History

Worrey 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: Worley, Forrey, Torrey, Worrel, Morrey, Torre, Torney, Worsley

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Where is the Worrey family from?

You can see how Worrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Worrey families living in Surrey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Worrey's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Worrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worrey 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 Worrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worrey. 50% of Worrey men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Worrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Worrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Worrey. 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 81 military records available for the last name Worrey. For the veterans among your Worrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Worrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Worrey in 1965 was 71, and 99 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worrey 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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