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Origins of the Worthington surname

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About the Worthingtons

We have a total number of 71191 records for people with the last name Worthington.

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Alternative variations of the name Worthington

Worthington, Wurthington, Wortington, Worthingtone, Worthingdon

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Where do most Worthingtons live?

In 1921, most Worthingtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Worthingtons

How common is your surname?

667th most common surname in the UK

We have 62,400 records for the Worthington surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Worthingtons most likely to marry?

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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

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