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Worsfolk Family History

Worsfolk Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Norfolk, Woolfolk, Horsford, Horsfall, Worstell, Woodfork, Woolfork

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Where is the Worsfolk family from?

You can see how Worsfolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worsfolk family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Worsfolk families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Worsfolk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worsfolk families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Worsfolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worsfolk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Worsfolk. 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 1 military records available for the last name Worsfolk. For the veterans among your Worsfolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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