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Wormly Family History

Wormly 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: Wormley, Gormly, Worsley, Wortley, Worley, Worby, Worthy, Worl

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Where is the Wormly family from?

You can see how Wormly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wormly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wormly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wormly families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wormly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wormly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wormly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wormly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wormly. 40% of Wormly men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Wormly women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wormly were Janitor and Student.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    72%
  • Student
    29%

What Wormly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Wormly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wormly 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wormly. 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 134 military records available for the last name Wormly. For the veterans among your Wormly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wormly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wormly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wormly in 1965 was 76, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wormly 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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