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Worgum Family History

Worgum 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: Borum, Norum, Orum, Sorum, Kortum, Forkum, Worm, Bergum, Corkum

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Where is the Worgum family from?

You can see how Worgum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worgum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worgum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Worgum families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Worgum's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Worgum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Worgum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worgum 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Worgum. 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 29 military records available for the last name Worgum. For the veterans among your Worgum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worgum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Worgum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Worgum in 1966 was 76, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worgum 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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