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Worthinton Family History

Worthinton 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: Worthington, Northington, Withington, Worthing, Wormington

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Where is the Worthinton family from?

You can see how Worthinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthinton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worthinton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Worthinton families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Worthinton's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Worthinton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worthinton 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 Worthinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worthinton. 100% of Worthinton 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 205 census records available for the last name Worthinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthinton 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Worthinton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Worthinton. For the veterans among your Worthinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthinton lifespan?

Average Worthinton life expectancy in 1989 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthinton 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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