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Worthum Family History

Worthum 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, Worsham, Worthy, Kortum, Northam, Northup, Worthen

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Where is the Worthum family from?

You can see how Worthum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worthum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Worthum families living in North Carolina. This was about 28% of all the recorded Worthum's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Worthum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worthum 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 343 census records available for the last name Worthum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthum 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 Worthum. 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 21 military records available for the last name Worthum. For the veterans among your Worthum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthum lifespan?

Average Worthum life expectancy in 1992 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worthum 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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