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Worthew Family History

Worthew 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: Worthen, Worthey, Worth, Wortley, Morphew, Worthy, Northey, Werther

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Where is the Worthew family from?

You can see how Worthew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Worthew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Worthew family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worthew's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Worthew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worthew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Worthew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthew 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Worthew. 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 6 military records available for the last name Worthew. For the veterans among your Worthew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthew lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Worthew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worthew in 1970 was 36, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthew 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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