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Working Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Werking .

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


Similar surnames: Werking, Orbin, Wotring, Workinger, Dorning, Wolking, Bowling

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Where is the Working family from?

You can see how Working families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Working family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Working families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Working families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Working's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Working families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Working surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Working ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and No were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Working. 25% of Working men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Working women worked as a No. Some less common occupations for Americans named Working were Labor and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • No
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Working. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Working 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Working. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Working. For the veterans among your Working ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Working lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Working life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Working in 1953 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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