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Worthley Family History

Worthley Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English worthli ‘worthy noble honorable’ (Old English weorthlīg).

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Worthley family from?

You can see how Worthley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worthley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Worthley families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Worthley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worthley families in 1891.
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What did your Worthley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worthley. 22% of Worthley men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Worthley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worthley were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Worthley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthley 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Worthley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Worthley. For the veterans among your Worthley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Worthley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Worthley in 1948 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worthley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthley 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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