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Worsman Family History

Worsman Surname Meaning

see Wolstenholme.

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


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Where is the Worsman family from?

You can see how Worsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Worsman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Worsman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Worsman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Worsman families in 1891.
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What did your Worsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worsman. 87% of Worsman 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
    87%
  • House Wife
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Worsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Worsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsman 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Worsman. 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 117 military records available for the last name Worsman. For the veterans among your Worsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Worsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Worsman in 1966 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worsman 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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