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Worsfold Name Meaning

English: habitational name probably from a lost place in the west of Sussex or southern Surrey. Places named with Old English fald ‘fold small enclosure for animals’ such as Ifold (Surrey) Winterfold (Surrey) and Cowfold (Sussex) are common in this part of England.

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


Similar surnames: Horsford, Wormwood, Kornfeld, Hosfeld, Horsfall, Horsfield, Wolford

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You can see how Worsfold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsfold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Worsfold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Worsfold families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Worsfold's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Worsfold families in 1911.
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What did your Worsfold ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Worsfold. 46% of Worsfold men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Labourer
    19%
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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Worsfold. For the veterans among your Worsfold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsfold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Worsfold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Worsfold in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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