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Woroley Family History

Woroley 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, Wooley, Pooley, Hooley, Morley

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Where is the Woroley family from?

You can see how Woroley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woroley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Woroley family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Woroley's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Woroley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woroley 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 26 census records available for the last name Woroley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woroley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Woroley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Woroley. For the veterans among your Woroley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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