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Wormer Family History

Wormer 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: Dormer, Woomer, Womer, Wormser, Worner, Porter, Sommer, Homer, Farmer

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Where is the Wormer family from?

You can see how Wormer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wormer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wormer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Wormer families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wormer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wormer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wormer 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 Wormer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wormer. 21% of Wormer men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Wormer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wormer were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Secretary
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Wormer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wormer 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Wormer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wormer. For the veterans among your Wormer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wormer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wormer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wormer in 1960 was 74, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wormer 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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