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Worsdall Family History

Worsdall Surname Meaning

see Worsdale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Worsdall family from?

You can see how Worsdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsdall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Worsdall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Worsdall families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Worsdall's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Worsdall families in 1891.
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What did your Worsdall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mixed Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worsdall. 50% of Worsdall men worked as a Mixed Farmer and 92% of Worsdall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worsdall were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mixed Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    9%

What Worsdall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Worsdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsdall 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Worsdall. 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 51 military records available for the last name Worsdall. For the veterans among your Worsdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsdall lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Worsdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Worsdall in 1992 was 84, and 77 in 2000.

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