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Woreland Family History

Woreland 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: Worland, Moreland, Roseland, Copeland, Ireland, Norland, Wieland

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Where is the Woreland family from?

You can see how Woreland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woreland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woreland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Woreland families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Woreland's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Woreland families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Woreland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woreland 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Woreland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Woreland. For the veterans among your Woreland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woreland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woreland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woreland

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