Origins of the Worthington surname
About the Worthingtons
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Interesting facts about Worthington
How common is your surname?
667th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Worthington surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Worthingtons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Worthingtons.
What are the most common Worthington first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Worthingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Worthingtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
476
Dressmaker
187
Housekeeper
136
Living On Own Means
121
Cotton Winder
117
Common male occupations for Worthingtons in 1921
Coal Miner
484
Farmer
267
Coal Miner Hewer
191
Carter
189
General Labourer
181
