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Worchel Family History

Worchel Name 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: Kochel, Porcher, Porche, Worthen, Marchel, Borchelt, Moschel, Warchol

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Where is the Worchel family from?

You can see how Worchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worchel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Worchel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Worchel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Worchel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Worchel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worchel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worchel. 100% of Worchel 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Worchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worchel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Worchel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Worchel. For the veterans among your Worchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worchel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Worchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Worchel in 1967 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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