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Works Family History

Works Surname Meaning

English: variant of Work 2 with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Works family from?

You can see how Works families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Works family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Works families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Works families living in Derbyshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Works's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Works families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Works 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 Works ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Works. 100% of Works women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Works family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Works. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Works 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Works. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Works. For the veterans among your Works ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Works lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Works life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Works in 1948 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Works 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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