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Worsell Family History

Worsell Surname Meaning

Unexplained but perhaps a form of Worsfold. See Charles Worsell al. Worsfield 1824 in Access to Archives (Hamsey Sussex).

The surname is unlikely to be from Worsall (NR Yorks) as suggested by Reaney Dictionary given the concentration of bearers in SE England and absence of bearers from N England.

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


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Where is the Worsell family from?

You can see how Worsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Worsell families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Worsell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Worsell families in 1891.
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What did your Worsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worsell. 43% of Worsell men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Worsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worsell were Builders Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Worsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsell 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Worsell. 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 260 military records available for the last name Worsell. For the veterans among your Worsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Worsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Worsell in 1968 was 69, and 93 in 1996.

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