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Wornam Family History

Wornam 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: Worsham, Gorham, Hornak, Dornan, Wojnar, Dornak, Worm, Wortham, Boram

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Where is the Wornam family from?

You can see how Wornam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wornam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wornam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wornam family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wornam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wornam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Wornam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wornam 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wornam. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wornam. For the veterans among your Wornam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wornam lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Wornam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wornam in 1978 was 87, and 93 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wornam 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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