Worcester Family History

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Worcester Name Meaning

English: habitational name from the city of Worcester, named from Old English ceaster ‘Roman fort or walled city’ (Latin castra ‘legionary camp’) + a British tribal name of uncertain origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Worcester Family Origin

Where is the Worcester family from?

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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 the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Worcester families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Worcester's in the UK. 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.

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Worcester Family 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 UK named Worcester. 3% of Worcester men worked as an Incapacitated and 52% of Worcester women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worcester were Architect surveyor and Unpaid Domestic

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Agricultural In Nurse
    2%
  • Aircraft Packer And Case Maker
    2%
  • Architect surveyor
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    52%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Worcester Historical Records

What Worcester family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Worcester Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worcester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worcester 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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