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Worseley Family History

Worseley 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: Worsley, Wortley, Horsley, Worley, Wormley, Woosley, Worthley

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Where is the Worseley family from?

You can see how Worseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worseley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Worseley families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Worseley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Worseley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worseley 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 Worseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worseley. 100% of Worseley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Worseley women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Worseley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Worseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worseley 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 Worseley. 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 42 military records available for the last name Worseley. For the veterans among your Worseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worseley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worseley

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