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Workley Family History

Workley 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: Worsley, Wortley, Worley, Wormley, Kirkley, Morley, Woolley, Horsley

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Where is the Workley family from?

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

What did your Workley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Workley. 67% of Workley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Workley women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Workley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Workley. 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 114 military records available for the last name Workley. For the veterans among your Workley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Workley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Workley in 1959 was 30, and 90 in 2002.

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