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Worshan Family History

Worshan 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: Worsham, Worthan, Wortman, Horsman, Workman, Forhan, Forshaw, Forsman

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Where is the Worshan family from?

You can see how Worshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worshan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Worshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Worshan families living in Alberta. This was about 70% of all the recorded Worshan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Worshan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worshan 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 Worshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worshan. 34% of Worshan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Worshan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Worshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worshan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Worshan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Worshan. For the veterans among your Worshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worshan lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Worshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Worshan in 1997 was 40, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worshan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worshan 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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