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Worran Family History

Worran 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: Worman, Norman, Organ, Jordan, Gorman, Verran, Forman, Warren, Dorman

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Where is the Worran family from?

You can see how Worran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Worran family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Worran families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Worran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worran 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Worran. 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 14 military records available for the last name Worran. For the veterans among your Worran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worran 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 Worran

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