History of your Surname
Get access to Worshek family records.Start a free trial

Worshek Family History

Worshek 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, Worsham, Dworshak, Worthen, Worster, Forshee, Forshey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Worshek family from?

You can see how Worshek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worshek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Worshek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Worshek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Worshek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worshek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worshek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worshek. 100% of Worshek men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Worshek | Data not to scale

*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%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Worshek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Worshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worshek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Worshek

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Worshek. 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.

View all Worshek immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Worshek. For the veterans among your Worshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Worshek military records

You've only scratched the surface of Worshek family history

Discover More

What is the average Worshek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Worshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Worshek in 1972 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worshek

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Worshek family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Worshek last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial