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Wordsman Family History

Wordsman 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: Wortman, Horsman, Workman, Wurdeman, Woodman, Forsman, Wernsman

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Where is the Wordsman family from?

You can see how Wordsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wordsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wordsman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wordsman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wordsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wordsman 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 55 census records available for the last name Wordsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wordsman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wordsman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Wordsman. For the veterans among your Wordsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wordsman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wordsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wordsman in 1955 was 44, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wordsman 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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