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Worthim Family History

Worthim 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: Wortham, Worth, Worthing, Worsham, Worthy, Wertheim, Northam, Worthen

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Where is the Worthim family from?

You can see how Worthim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthim family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Worthim family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Worthim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Worthim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worthim 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 13 census records available for the last name Worthim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthim 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Worthim. 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 1 military records available for the last name Worthim. For the veterans among your Worthim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthim lifespan?

Average Worthim life expectancy in 1963 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthim 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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