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Wormuth Family History

Wormuth Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements war (of various origins) + mut ‘desire spirit’.

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


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Where is the Wormuth family from?

You can see how Wormuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wormuth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wormuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wormuth families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wormuth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wormuth families in 1891.
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What did your Wormuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wormuth. 32% of Wormuth men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wormuth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wormuth were Cook and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wormuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wormuth 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Wormuth. 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 555 military records available for the last name Wormuth. For the veterans among your Wormuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wormuth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wormuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wormuth in 1962 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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