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Worhman Family History

Worhman 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, Workman, Worthman, Worman, Norman, Gorman, Forman, Dorman

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Where is the Worhman family from?

You can see how Worhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worhman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Worhman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Worhman family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Worhman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Worhman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worhman 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 Worhman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worhman. 100% of Worhman men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Worhman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Worhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worhman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Worhman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Worhman. For the veterans among your Worhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worhman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worhman

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