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Worn Family History

Worn Surname Meaning

see Warne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Worn family from?

You can see how Worn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Worn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Worn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Worn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worn 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 Worn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Worn. 75% of Worn 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
    75%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

What Worn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Worn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worn 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Worn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Worn. For the veterans among your Worn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Worn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Worn in 1958 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worn 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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