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Worstead Family History

Worstead Surname Meaning

From Worstead (Norfolk), which is recorded as Wrðstede in a 13th century copy of a document from the 11th century.

The place-name derives from Old English worð ‘enclosure’ + stede ‘place’.

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


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You can see how Worstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worstead family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Worstead families living in Norfolk. This was about 88% of all the recorded Worstead's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Worstead families in 1891.
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What did your Worstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worstead. 100% of Worstead 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Worstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worstead 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Worstead. 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 7 military records available for the last name Worstead. For the veterans among your Worstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worstead lifespan?

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