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Worthan Family History

Worthan Surname Meaning

English: variant of Worthen.

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


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Where is the Worthan family from?

You can see how Worthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Worthan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Worthan families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Worthan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Worthan families in 1911.
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What did your Worthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worthan. 52% of Worthan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Worthan women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worthan were Farm Laborer 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
    52%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Worthan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Worthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthan 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Worthan. 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 309 military records available for the last name Worthan. For the veterans among your Worthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Worthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Worthan in 1963 was 73, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthan 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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