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Worknot Family History

Worknot 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: Morant, Torno, Worton, Work, Moreno, Forino, Cornet, Workman, Morino

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Where is the Worknot family from?

You can see how Worknot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worknot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Worknot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Worknot families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Worknot's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Worknot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worknot 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 94 census records available for the last name Worknot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worknot 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Worknot. 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 Worknot. For the veterans among your Worknot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worknot lifespan?

Average Worknot life expectancy in 1973 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worknot 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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