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Worthman Name Meaning

English: perhaps a topographic name from Middle English worth ‘enclosure’ + man for a person who lived at or near an enclosure. Possibly also an altered form of Wortman . This surname is now rare in Britain. Americanized form of North German Worthmann: derivative of Worth

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


Similar surnames: Portman, Worthan, Werthman, Wortman, Worman, Foresman, Boreman

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Where is the Worthman family from?

You can see how Worthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worthman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Worthman families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Worthman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worthman families in 1891.
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What did your Worthman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worthman. 100% of Worthman 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Worthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthman 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Worthman. 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 420 military records available for the last name Worthman. For the veterans among your Worthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Worthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Worthman in 1963 was 83, and 66 in 2004.

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