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Worrall Family History

Worrall Name Meaning

English: variant of Worrell .

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


Similar surnames: Morrall, Horrall, Warrell, Worrel, Morrill, Wordell, Correll, Harrill

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Where is the Worrall family from?

You can see how Worrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worrall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,439 Worrall families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Worrall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Worrall families in 1891.
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What did your Worrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worrall. 8% of Worrall men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Worrall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worrall were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Worrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrall 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Worrall. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Worrall. For the veterans among your Worrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrall lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Worrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Worrall in 1943 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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