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Wornall Family History

Wornall 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: Gornall, Worrall, Cornell, Cornwall, Worzalla, Worrell, Wignall

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Where is the Wornall family from?

You can see how Wornall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wornall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wornall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wornall families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wornall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wornall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wornall 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 Wornall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wornall. 100% of Wornall men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Wornall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Wornall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wornall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wornall 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Wornall. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wornall. For the veterans among your Wornall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wornall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wornall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wornall in 1969 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wornall 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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