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Worsdell Family History

Worsdell Surname Meaning

see Worsdale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Worsdell family from?

You can see how Worsdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worsdell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Worsdell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worsdell's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Worsdell families in 1911.
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What did your Worsdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worsdell. 34% of Worsdell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Worsdell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worsdell were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • House Painter
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Worsdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Worsdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsdell 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Worsdell. 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 212 military records available for the last name Worsdell. For the veterans among your Worsdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsdell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Worsdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worsdell in 1971 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worsdell 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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