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Worgan Family History

Worgan Surname Meaning

From a conventional anglicization of the Middle Welsh male personal name Gwrgan, this name has a range of possible derivations and meanings.

It reflects an earlier pronunciation of *Wurgan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Worgan family from?

You can see how Worgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Worgan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Worgan families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Worgan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Worgan families in 1891.
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What did your Worgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worgan. 13% of Worgan men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 78% of Worgan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worgan were Colliery Onsetter below and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Coal Hewer
    13%
  • Colliery Onsetter below
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Worgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worgan 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Worgan. 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 622 military records available for the last name Worgan. For the veterans among your Worgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worgan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Worgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Worgan in 1968 was 74, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worgan 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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