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Worme Family History

Worme 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: Orme, Worm, Worms, Dore, Torre, More, Holme, Force, Dormer, Corse

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Where is the Worme family from?

You can see how Worme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worme family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Worme families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Worme's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Worme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worme 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 Worme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worme. 100% of Worme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Worme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Worme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worme 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Worme. 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 56 military records available for the last name Worme. For the veterans among your Worme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worme lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Worme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Worme in 1970 was 98, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worme 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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