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Worshum Family History

Worshum 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: Worsham, Wortham, Joshua, Worsley, Worth, Woodham, Borum, Worthy

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Where is the Worshum family from?

You can see how Worshum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worshum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worshum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Worshum families living in Georgia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Worshum's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Worshum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Worshum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worshum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Worshum. 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 51 military records available for the last name Worshum. For the veterans among your Worshum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worshum lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Worshum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Worshum in 1959 was 56, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worshum 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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