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Woronoff Family History

Woronoff 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: Fornoff, Aronoff, Orloff, Rosoff, Romanoff, Nordhoff, Granoff

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Where is the Woronoff family from?

You can see how Woronoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woronoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woronoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Woronoff families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woronoff's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Woronoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woronoff 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 Woronoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woronoff. 43% of Woronoff men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Woronoff women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Woronoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Woronoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woronoff 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Woronoff. 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 54 military records available for the last name Woronoff. For the veterans among your Woronoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woronoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woronoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woronoff in 1963 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woronoff 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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