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Wordan Family History

Wordan 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: Jordan, Worden, Lordan, Gordan, Worman, Mordan, Nordan, Gordon

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Where is the Wordan family from?

You can see how Wordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wordan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wordan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wordan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wordan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wordan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Wordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wordan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wordan. 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 86 military records available for the last name Wordan. For the veterans among your Wordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wordan lifespan?

Average Wordan life expectancy in 2003 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wordan 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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