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Worko Family History

Worko 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: Work, Dorko, Works, York, Sorbo, Orio, Torno, Worton, Toro, Worth

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Where is the Worko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worko 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 22 census records available for the last name Worko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worko 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Worko. 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 78 military records available for the last name Worko. For the veterans among your Worko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worko lifespan?

Average Worko life expectancy in 1978 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worko 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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