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Worrley Family History

Worrley 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: Worsley, Wortley, Worley, Wormley, Morley, Woolley, Horsley, Corley

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Where is the Worrley family from?

You can see how Worrley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worrley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Worrley families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Worrley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Worrley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worrley 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 Worrley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worrley. 100% of Worrley 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 Worrley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Worrley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Worrley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Worrley. For the veterans among your Worrley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worrley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worrley

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