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Worboys Family History

Worboys Surname Meaning

see Warboys.

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


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Where is the Worboys family from?

You can see how Worboys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worboys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Worboys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 166 Worboys families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Worboys's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Worboys families in 1891.
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What did your Worboys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worboys. 14% of Worboys men worked as a Farmworker and 71% of Worboys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worboys were Horseman On Farm and Household 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

  • Farmworker
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Horseman On Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Worboys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worboys 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Worboys. 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 605 military records available for the last name Worboys. For the veterans among your Worboys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worboys lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Worboys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Worboys in 1962 was 58, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worboys 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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