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Worlow Family History

Worlow Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Worley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Worlow family from?

You can see how Worlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Worlow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Worlow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Worlow families in 1891.
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What did your Worlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worlow. 100% of Worlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Worlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worlow 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Worlow. 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 106 military records available for the last name Worlow. For the veterans among your Worlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worlow lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Worlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Worlow in 1948 was 44, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worlow 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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