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Wourman Family History

Wourman 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: Fourman, Worman, Norman, Thurman, Gorman, Forman, Sturman, Dorman

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Where is the Wourman family from?

You can see how Wourman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wourman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wourman family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Wourman's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wourman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wourman 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 15 census records available for the last name Wourman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wourman 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 Wourman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wourman. For the veterans among your Wourman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wourman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Wourman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wourman in 1948 was 43, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wourman 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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