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Worster Family History

Worster Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Worcester. German: variant of Wurster.

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


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Where is the Worster family from?

You can see how Worster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Worster families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Worster's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Worster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worster 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 Worster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worster. 30% of Worster men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Worster women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worster were Woodsman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Woodsman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Packer
    7%
  • Telephone Operator
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

What Worster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Worster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worster 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Worster. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Worster. For the veterans among your Worster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worster lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Worster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Worster in 1946 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worster 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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