This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wormey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wormey Family History

Wormey 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: Worley, Wormley, Tormey, Torney, Dormer, Worsley, Dorney, Morley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wormey family from?

You can see how Wormey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wormey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wormey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wormey families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wormey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wormey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wormey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wormey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wormey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wormey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wormey

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Wormey. 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.

View all Wormey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Wormey. For the veterans among your Wormey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wormey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wormey family history

Discover More

What is the average Wormey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wormey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wormey

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wormey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial