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Wordward Family History

Wordward 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: Woodward, Dorward, Forward, Woodyard, Woodard, Goddard, Orchard

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Where is the Wordward family from?

You can see how Wordward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wordward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wordward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wordward families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wordward's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wordward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wordward 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 Wordward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wordward. 100% of Wordward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Wordward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wordward 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wordward. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wordward. For the veterans among your Wordward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wordward lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wordward 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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