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Woreth Family History

Woreth 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: Worth, North, Loreto, Warth, Wirth, Borth, Worthy, Roseth, Borseth

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Where is the Woreth family from?

You can see how Woreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woreth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woreth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Woreth family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woreth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woreth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woreth 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 84 census records available for the last name Woreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woreth 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Woreth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Woreth. For the veterans among your Woreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woreth lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Woreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Woreth in 1983 was 84, and 74 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woreth 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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