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Whorf Family History

Whorf 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: Horn, Wolf, Thor, Thorn, Wuori, Hoff, Shore, Work, Hora, Shor

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Where is the Whorf family from?

You can see how Whorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whorf families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whorf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whorf 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 Whorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whorf. 60% of Whorf men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Whorf 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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whorf 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Whorf. 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 250 military records available for the last name Whorf. For the veterans among your Whorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whorf lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Whorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whorf in 1942 was 50, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whorf 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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