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Worssam Family History

Worssam 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: Worsham, Wortham, Worsley, Woodham, Wolfram, Wortman, Horsman

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Where is the Worssam family from?

You can see how Worssam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worssam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Worssam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Worssam families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Worssam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Worssam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worssam 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 Worssam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agent Insurance and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worssam. 100% of Worssam men worked as an Agent Insurance and 80% of Worssam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Agent Insurance
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

What Worssam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worssam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worssam 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Worssam. 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 53 military records available for the last name Worssam. For the veterans among your Worssam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worssam lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Worssam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Worssam in 1976 was 74, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worssam 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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