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Worcester Name Meaning

English: habitational name from the city of Worcester, named from Old English ceaster ‘Roman fort or walled city’ (Latin castra ‘legionary camp’) + a British tribal name of uncertain origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dorchester, Winchester, Rochester, Doncaster, Chichester, Waycaster

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Worcester Family Origin

Where is the Worcester family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Worcester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worcester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Worcester families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 48 Worcester families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worcester's in the USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Worcester families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worcester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Worcester Family Occupations

    What did your Worcester ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Worcester family was Laborer. The most common Worcester occupation in the USA was Farmer. 28% of Worcester's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Worcester.

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    • Farmer

      28%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Carpenter

      5%

    • Laborer

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Worcester ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Worcester Historical Records

    What Worcester family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Worcester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worcester census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Worcester

    Passenger List

    There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Worcester. 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 Card

    There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Worcester. For the veterans among your Worcester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Worcester Life Expectancy

    What is the average Worcester lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Worcester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Worcester in 1955 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worcester

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worcester ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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