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Origins of the Worden surname

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We have a total number of 10355 records for people with the last name Worden.

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Where do most Wordens live?

In 1921, most Wordens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wordens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,330 records for the Worden surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Wordens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Worden first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wordens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wordens in 1921
Cotton Weaver

184

Weaver

37

Cotton Winder

35

Dressmaker

34

Weaver Cotton

33

Common Male occupations for Wordens in 1921
Cotton Weaver

68

Agricultural Labourer

48

Farmer

48

Weaver

44

Cotton Spinner

33

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