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Worklan Family History

Worklan 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: Workman, Wortman, Worland, Wollan, Wolan, Werkman, Horkan, Morlan

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Where is the Worklan family from?

You can see how Worklan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worklan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Worklan family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Worklan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Worklan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worklan 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 Worklan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembly Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worklan. 100% of Worklan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Worklan women worked as an Assembly Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembly Work
    100%

What Worklan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Worklan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worklan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Worklan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Worklan. For the veterans among your Worklan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worklan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Worklan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worklan in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worklan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worklan 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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