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Workma Family History

Workma 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, Work, Worm, Werkman, Gorka, Torma, Worms, Koroma

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Where is the Workma family from?

You can see how Workma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Workma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Workma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Workma family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Workma's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Workma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Workma 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 22 census records available for the last name Workma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workma 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Workma. 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 4 military records available for the last name Workma. For the veterans among your Workma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Workma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Workma in 1970 was 61, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Workma 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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