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Wortelboer Family History

Wortelboer 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: Wortley, Boteler, Worcester, Wurtele, Cornellier, Wolber, Worthley

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Where is the Wortelboer family from?

You can see how Wortelboer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wortelboer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wortelboer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wortelboer families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wortelboer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wortelboer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wortelboer 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 Wortelboer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wortelboer. 100% of Wortelboer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wortelboer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wortelboer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Wortelboer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wortelboer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wortelboer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wortelboer. For the veterans among your Wortelboer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wortelboer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wortelboer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wortelboer in 1964 was 67, and 77 in 1999.

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