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Worst Family History

Worst Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wurst.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Worst family from?

You can see how Worst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Worst families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Worst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Worst families in 1911.
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What did your Worst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worst. 18% of Worst men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Worst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worst were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

What Worst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Worst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worst 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Worst. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Worst. For the veterans among your Worst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worst lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Worst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Worst in 1959 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worst 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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