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Worington Family History

Worington 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, Covington, Warrington, Norrington, Ovington, Warmington

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Where is the Worington family from?

You can see how Worington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Worington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Worington families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Worington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Worington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worington 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 Worington ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Worington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worington 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Worington. 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 7 military records available for the last name Worington. For the veterans among your Worington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worington lifespan?

Average Worington life expectancy in 2002 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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