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Woor Family History

Woor Surname Meaning

from Middle English wouer ‘wooer suitor’ (Old English wōgere).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Woor family from?

You can see how Woor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Woor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Woor families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Woor's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Woor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woor 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 Woor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woor. 100% of Woor men worked as a Farm Labourer and 87% of Woor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woor 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Woor. 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 95 military records available for the last name Woor. For the veterans among your Woor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woor lifespan?

Average Woor life expectancy in 1965 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woor 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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