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Worlie Family History

Worlie 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: Sorlie, Worley, Norrie, Corrie, Wolin, Worl, Forgie, Sollie, Norlin

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Where is the Worlie family from?

You can see how Worlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worlie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Worlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Worlie families living in Ayrshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Worlie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Worlie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worlie 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 Worlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worlie. 63% of Worlie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Worlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worlie 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Worlie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Worlie. For the veterans among your Worlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worlie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Worlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Worlie in 1971 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worlie 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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