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Worten Family History

Worten 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, Porten, Wooten, Worden, Orten, Morten, Worthen, Horten, Woten

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Where is the Worten family from?

You can see how Worten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Worten families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Worten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worten 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 Worten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worten. 33% of Worten men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Worten women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worten were Farm Work and Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Work
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Laundress
    13%

What Worten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Worten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worten 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Worten. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Worten. For the veterans among your Worten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Worten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Worten in 1967 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worten 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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