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Worstel Family History

Worstel 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: Borstel, Worstell, Worster, Postel, Forster, Worsley, Woeste, Dorsten

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Where is the Worstel family from?

You can see how Worstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worstel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Worstel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Worstel families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Worstel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Worstel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worstel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Worstel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Worstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worstel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Worstel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Worstel. For the veterans among your Worstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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