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Worbois Family History

Worbois 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: Forbis, Boris, Morris, Forbes, Boros, Sorbo, Norris, Worton, Kormos

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Where is the Worbois family from?

You can see how Worbois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worbois family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Worbois families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Worbois families living in Essex. This was about 92% of all the recorded Worbois's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Worbois families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Worbois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worbois 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Worbois. 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 10 military records available for the last name Worbois. For the veterans among your Worbois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worbois lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Worbois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Worbois in 1966 was 85, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worbois 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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