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Worthall Family History

Worthall 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: Southall, Wortham, Corthell, Korthals, Walthall, Woodhall, Worthan

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Where is the Worthall family from?

You can see how Worthall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worthall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Worthall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Worthall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Worthall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Worthall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Worthall. 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 11 military records available for the last name Worthall. For the veterans among your Worthall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthall lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Worthall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worthall in 1983 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthall 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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