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Worrest Family History

Worrest 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: Forrest, Torres, Worrell, Forest, Worrel, Worst, Torre, Morris

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Where is the Worrest family from?

You can see how Worrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrest family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Worrest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Worrest families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Worrest's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Worrest families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worrest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Worrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrest 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Worrest. 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 17 military records available for the last name Worrest. For the veterans among your Worrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Worrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Worrest in 1967 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worrest 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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