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Worrington Family History

Worrington 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: Warrington, Norrington, Dorrington, Wormington, Corrington

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Where is the Worrington family from?

You can see how Worrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Worrington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Worrington families living in Middlesex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Worrington's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Worrington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worrington 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 Worrington ancestors do for a living?

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

What Worrington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Worrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrington 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Worrington. 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 29 military records available for the last name Worrington. For the veterans among your Worrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrington lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Worrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Worrington in 1982 was 75, and 80 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worrington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worrington 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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