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Worke Family History

Worke Surname Meaning

see Work.

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


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Where is the Worke family from?

You can see how Worke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worke families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Worke family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Worke's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Worke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worke 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 Worke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worke. 50% of Worke women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Worke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worke 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Worke. 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 719 military records available for the last name Worke. For the veterans among your Worke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Worke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Worke in 1974 was 33, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worke 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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