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Wort Family History

Wort Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and Wiltshire): nickname or occupational name from Middle English wort ‘plant herb vegetable’ (Old English wyrt) probably denoting a grower or seller of vegetables or medicinal plants.

See also Wortman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wort family from?

You can see how Wort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wort family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wort families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 197 Wort families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wort's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wort families in 1891.
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What did your Wort ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wort. 21% of Wort men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Wort women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wort were Old Age Pensioner and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Cowman
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wort 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wort. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Wort. For the veterans among your Wort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wort lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wort in 1962 was 72, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wort 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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