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Wornkey Family History

Wornkey 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: Torney, Worsley, Dorney, Wortley, Worley, Wormley, Corney, Horney

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Where is the Wornkey family from?

You can see how Wornkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wornkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wornkey family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wornkey's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Wornkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wornkey 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 90 census records available for the last name Wornkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wornkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wornkey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wornkey. For the veterans among your Wornkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wornkey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wornkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wornkey in 1970 was 78, and 25 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wornkey 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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