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Worstell Family History

Worstell Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from the dialect term wormstall ‘summer cattle shelter against gadflies’

(from an unattested Old English wyrm-stall).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Worstell family from?

You can see how Worstell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worstell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Worstell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Worstell families living in Durham. This was about 37% of all the recorded Worstell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Worstell families in 1891.
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What did your Worstell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worstell. 100% of Worstell 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Worstell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worstell 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Worstell. 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 598 military records available for the last name Worstell. For the veterans among your Worstell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worstell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Worstell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Worstell in 1953 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worstell 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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