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Worobey Family History

Worobey 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: Worsley, Wortley, Worley, Wormley, Worby, Moroney, Wrobel, Robey

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Where is the Worobey family from?

You can see how Worobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worobey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Worobey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Worobey families living in Suffolk. This was about 92% of all the recorded Worobey's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Worobey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worobey 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 Worobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worobey. 50% of Worobey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Comber
    13%

What Worobey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Worobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worobey 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Worobey. 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 193 military records available for the last name Worobey. For the veterans among your Worobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worobey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Worobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Worobey in 1964 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worobey 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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