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Worson Family History

Worson 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: Worton, Forson, Corson, Lorson, Wonson, Torson, Morson, Korson

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Where is the Worson family from?

You can see how Worson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Worson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Worson family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Worson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Worson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worson 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 Worson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worson. 100% of Worson 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
    100%

What Worson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Worson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Worson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Worson. For the veterans among your Worson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Worson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Worson in 1980 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worson 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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