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Wior Family History

Wior 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: Wion, Wier, Wisor, Lier, Thor, Prior, Wien, Wild, Wick, Will

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Where is the Wior family from?

You can see how Wior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wior family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wior families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wior families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wior's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wior families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wior surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wior ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wior. 100% of Wior women worked as a Bookeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Wior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wior 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Wior. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wior. For the veterans among your Wior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wior lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wior in 1964 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wior 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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