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Worchester Family History

Worchester 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: Dorchester, Worcester, Rochester, Winchester, Chichester, Chester

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Where is the Worchester family from?

You can see how Worchester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worchester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worchester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Worchester families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Worchester's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Worchester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worchester 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 Worchester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worchester. 31% of Worchester men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Worchester women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Worchester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Worchester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worchester 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Worchester. 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 129 military records available for the last name Worchester. For the veterans among your Worchester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worchester lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Worchester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Worchester in 1967 was 90, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worchester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worchester 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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