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Worsnup Family History

Worsnup 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, Worsham, Borsuk, Borup, Northup, Worster, Worner, Worst

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Where is the Worsnup family from?

You can see how Worsnup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsnup family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Worsnup families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Worsnup's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Worsnup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worsnup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worsnup ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Worsnup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsnup 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 Worsnup. 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 36 military records available for the last name Worsnup. For the veterans among your Worsnup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsnup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Worsnup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Worsnup in 1966 was 57, and 83 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worsnup 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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