Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
WORSLEY
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
WORSLEY. A manor and township in Lancashire, formerly written Workedley, where the family are said to have resided temp. William I. Sir Elias de AVorkesley joined the lirst Crusade with Robert, Duke of Xormandy. Burke's Ext. Barts.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English