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Whornham Family History

Whornham 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: Worsham, Wortham, Burnham, Woodham, Downham, Winham, Farnham, Wareham

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Where is the Whornham family from?

You can see how Whornham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whornham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whornham family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Whornham's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Whornham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whornham 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 38 census records available for the last name Whornham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whornham 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 Whornham. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whornham. For the veterans among your Whornham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whornham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Whornham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whornham in 1964 was 64, and 92 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whornham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whornham 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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