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Woerley Family History

Woerley 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: Worley, Werley, Wherley, Worsley, Berley, Morley, Woolley, Wortley

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Where is the Woerley family from?

You can see how Woerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woerley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Woerley family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woerley's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Woerley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerley 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 68 census records available for the last name Woerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerley 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 Woerley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Woerley. For the veterans among your Woerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Woerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woerley in 1969 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerley 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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