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Worbey Family History

Worbey Surname Meaning

see Warboy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Worbey family from?

You can see how Worbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Worbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Worbey families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Worbey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Worbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worbey 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 Worbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worbey. 28% of Worbey men worked as a Gardener and 81% of Worbey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worbey were Farmworker and Housewife Unpaid.

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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

  • Gardener
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Market Gardener Own Account
    28%
  • Farmworker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    6%

What Worbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worbey 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Worbey. 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 81 military records available for the last name Worbey. For the veterans among your Worbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worbey lifespan?

Average Worbey life expectancy in 2004 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worbey 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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