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Worthey Family History

Worthey Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Worthy.

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


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Where is the Worthey family from?

You can see how Worthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worthey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Worthey families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Worthey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worthey families in 1891.
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What did your Worthey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer (general) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worthey. 100% of Worthey men worked as a Farm Labourer (general) and 90% of Worthey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Farm Labourer (general)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties
    11%

What Worthey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Worthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthey 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Worthey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Worthey. For the veterans among your Worthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Worthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Worthey in 1954 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worthey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthey 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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