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Worber Family History

Worber 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: Lorber, Wolber, Werber, Korber, Sorber, Worner, Porter, Ober, Forbes

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Where is the Worber family from?

You can see how Worber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Worber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Worber families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Worber's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Worber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worber 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 45 census records available for the last name Worber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worber 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Worber. 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 14 military records available for the last name Worber. For the veterans among your Worber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worber lifespan?

Average Worber life expectancy in 1985 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worber 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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