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Worthel Family History

Worthel 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: Worthen, Worthey, Worth, Wortley, Worthy, Northey, Werther, Worthley

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Where is the Worthel family from?

You can see how Worthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Worthel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Worthel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Worthel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Worthel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worthel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Worthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthel 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 immigration records available for the last name Worthel. 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 military records available for the last name Worthel. For the veterans among your Worthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Worthel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Worthel in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthel 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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