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Whortan Family History

Whortan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whorton, Wharton, Worton, Wortman, Horton, Horan, Horgan, Horta

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Where is the Whortan family from?

You can see how Whortan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whortan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whortan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Whortan families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Whortan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Whortan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whortan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Whortan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whortan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Whortan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Whortan. For the veterans among your Whortan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whortan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Whortan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whortan in 1968 was 88, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whortan 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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