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Woorman Family History

Woorman 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: Moorman, Poorman, Woodman, Woolman, Worman, Boorman, Norman, Goodman

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Where is the Woorman family from?

You can see how Woorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woorman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woorman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Woorman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Woorman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woorman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woorman 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 Woorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woorman. 100% of Woorman men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Woorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woorman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Woorman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Woorman. For the veterans among your Woorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woorman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Woorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woorman in 1968 was 52, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woorman 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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