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Worrd Family History

Worrd 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: Word, World, Lord, Torre, Ford, Ward, Wold, Nord, Orr, Torr

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Where is the Worrd family from?

You can see how Worrd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worrd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Worrd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Worrd family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Worrd's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Worrd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worrd 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 40 census records available for the last name Worrd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worrd 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Worrd. 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 3 military records available for the last name Worrd. For the veterans among your Worrd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worrd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worrd 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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