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Worsey Family History

Worsey Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Worsley with loss of -l-.

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


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Where is the Worsey family from?

You can see how Worsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Worsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Worsey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Worsey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Worsey families in 1891.
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What did your Worsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Worker Canal Boa Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worsey. 43% of Worsey men worked as a Heavy Worker Canal Boa Builder and 88% of Worsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worsey were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Heavy Worker Canal Boa Builder
    43%
  • Plasterer
    29%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Worsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsey 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Worsey. 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 165 military records available for the last name Worsey. For the veterans among your Worsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Worsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Worsey in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worsey 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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