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Worker Family History

Worker Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a laborer from Middle English werkere ‘worker’ an agent noun derivative of Middle English werken ‘to work’.

(Old English wyrcan weorcan) perhaps also used ironically as a nickname for an idler.

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


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Where is the Worker family from?

You can see how Worker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Worker families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Worker's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Worker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Worker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worker. 63% of Worker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Worker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worker were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Worker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87,000 census records available for the last name Worker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worker 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Worker. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Worker. For the veterans among your Worker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Worker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worker in 1966 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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