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Workland Family History

Workland 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: Worland, Kirkland, Norland, Morland, Markland, Workman, Woodland

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Where is the Workland family from?

You can see how Workland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Workland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Workland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Workland family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Workland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Workland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Workland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Workland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workland 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 Workland. 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 Workland. For the veterans among your Workland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Workland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Workland in 1964 was 82, and 74 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Workland 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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