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Worllam Family History

Worllam 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: Wollam, Worsham, Wollan, Wortham, Wollum, Dollar, Hallam, Worsley

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Where is the Worllam family from?

You can see how Worllam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worllam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Worllam families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Worllam's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Worllam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worllam 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 19 census records available for the last name Worllam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worllam 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Worllam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Worllam. For the veterans among your Worllam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worllam

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