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Worsten Family History

Worsten 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: Dorsten, Worster, Forster, Osten, Worsley, Worton, Westen, Porten

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Where is the Worsten family from?

You can see how Worsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Worsten families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Worsten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Worsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worsten 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 Worsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Employer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worsten. 100% of Worsten women worked as an Employer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Employer
    100%

What Worsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Worsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsten 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Worsten. 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 15 military records available for the last name Worsten. For the veterans among your Worsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsten lifespan?

Average Worsten life expectancy in 1968 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worsten 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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