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Worville Family History

Worville 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: Norville, Monville, Douville, Tourville, Carville, Colville

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Where is the Worville family from?

You can see how Worville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Worville families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Worville families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Worville's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Worville families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worville ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Worville. 100% of Worville men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Worville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worville 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Worville. 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 12 military records available for the last name Worville. For the veterans among your Worville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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