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Worstall Family History

Worstall 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: Worstell, Westall, Horsfall, Worrall, Marshall, Cornwall, Voshall

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Where is the Worstall family from?

You can see how Worstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worstall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worstall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Worstall families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Worstall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worstall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worstall 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 Worstall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worstall. 34% of Worstall men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Worstall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worstall 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Worstall. 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 177 military records available for the last name Worstall. For the veterans among your Worstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worstall lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Worstall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Worstall in 1947 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worstall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worstall 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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