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Wournum Family History

Wournum 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: Burnum, Bourne, Borum, Journey, Barnum, Norum, Orum, Sorum, Bourque

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Where is the Wournum family from?

You can see how Wournum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wournum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wournum family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wournum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wournum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wournum 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 3 census records available for the last name Wournum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wournum 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 Wournum. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wournum. For the veterans among your Wournum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wournum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Wournum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wournum in 1975 was 74, and 98 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wournum 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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