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Wornan Family History

Wornan 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: Dornan, Worman, Norman, Organ, Jordan, Gorman, Forman, Dorman, Warman

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Where is the Wornan family from?

You can see how Wornan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wornan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wornan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Wornan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wornan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wornan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Wornan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wornan 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 Wornan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wornan. For the veterans among your Wornan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wornan lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Wornan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wornan in 1994 was 84, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wornan 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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