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Wornley Family History

Wornley 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: Worsley, Wortley, Worley, Wormley, Torney, Dorney, Morley, Woolley

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Where is the Wornley family from?

You can see how Wornley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wornley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wornley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Wornley families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wornley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wornley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Wornley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wornley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wornley. 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 Wornley. For the veterans among your Wornley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wornley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Wornley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wornley in 1980 was 67, and 65 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wornley 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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