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Worcester Family History

Worcester Name Meaning

English: habitational name from the city of Worcester. The placename means ‘the Roman town of the Weogoran’ from an Old English tribal name Weogoran (genitive plural Weogorena) + Old English ceaster ‘city Roman town’.

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


Similar surnames: Dorchester, Winchester, Rochester, Doncaster, Chichester, Waycaster

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Where is the Worcester family from?

You can see how Worcester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worcester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Worcester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Worcester families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Worcester's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worcester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worcester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worcester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worcester. 100% of Worcester men worked as an Incapacitated and 86% of Worcester 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
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What Worcester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Worcester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worcester 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Worcester. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Worcester. For the veterans among your Worcester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worcester lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Worcester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Worcester in 1955 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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