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Worthen Name Meaning

English: topographic name from Old English worthign ‘enclosure homestead’ or a habitational name from any of several places so named such as Worthen in Shropshire or Worthing in Norfolk.

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


Similar surnames: Worthing, Worton, Wortham, Worth, Wooten, Northey, Wortley, Porten

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Where is the Worthen family from?

You can see how Worthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worthen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Worthen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Worthen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Worthen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worthen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worthen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Worthen. 50% of Worthen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Worthen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worthen were Fisherman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Worthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Worthen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Worthen. For the veterans among your Worthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Worthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Worthen in 1947 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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