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Worske Family History

Worske 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: Wolske, Worsley, Corse, Gorse, Work, Wolski, Borski, Borke, Wolsky

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Where is the Worske family from?

You can see how Worske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Worske families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Worske family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Worske's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Worske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worske 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 16 census records available for the last name Worske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Worske. 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 4 military records available for the last name Worske. For the veterans among your Worske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worske lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Worske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Worske in 1959 was 64, and 65 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worske 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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