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Worzel Family History

Worzel 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: Orzel, Wurzel, Worrel, Borel, Kozel, Worley, Orel, Wenzel, Orgel

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Where is the Worzel family from?

You can see how Worzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Worzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Worzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Worzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worzel 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 Worzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Track Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worzel. 100% of Worzel men worked as a Track Foreman.

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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

  • Track Foreman
    100%

What Worzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Worzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worzel 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Worzel. 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 60 military records available for the last name Worzel. For the veterans among your Worzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worzel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Worzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Worzel in 1951 was 46, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worzel 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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