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Worbington Family History

Worbington 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: Wormington, Warbington, Warrington, Norrington, Warmington

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Where is the Worbington family from?

You can see how Worbington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worbington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worbington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Worbington families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Worbington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Worbington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worbington 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 Worbington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worbington. 30% of Worbington men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Worbington women worked as a House.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cement Work
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    100%

What Worbington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Worbington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worbington 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Worbington. 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 79 military records available for the last name Worbington. For the veterans among your Worbington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worbington lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Worbington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Worbington in 1956 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worbington 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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