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Worship Family History

Worship Surname Meaning

from Middle English worship ‘honour renown’ also ‘religious faith’ (Old English weorþscipe)

perhaps for someone of high social standing or importance

or a particularly religious person.

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


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Where is the Worship family from?

You can see how Worship families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worship family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Worship families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Worship families living in Norfolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Worship's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Worship families in 1891.
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What did your Worship ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woodman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worship. 50% of Worship men worked as a Woodman and 92% of Worship women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worship were Cotton Spinner and Private Means.

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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

  • Woodman
    50%
  • Cotton Spinner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worship. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worship 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Worship. 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 99 military records available for the last name Worship. For the veterans among your Worship ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worship lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Worship life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Worship in 1968 was 45, and 31 in 2004.

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