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Wormworth Family History

Wormworth 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: Woodworth, Woolworth, Whitworth, Wormwood, Walworth, Wentworth

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Where is the Wormworth family from?

You can see how Wormworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wormworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wormworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Wormworth families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wormworth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wormworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wormworth 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 395 census records available for the last name Wormworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wormworth 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wormworth. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wormworth. For the veterans among your Wormworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wormworth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wormworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wormworth in 1968 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wormworth 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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