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Wors Family History

Wors 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: Work, Bors, Worl, Fors, Word, Worm, Kors, Worms, Wos, Works

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Where is the Wors family from?

You can see how Wors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wors family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wors family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wors's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wors families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wors 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 Wors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wors. 67% of Wors men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Wors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Wors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wors 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Wors. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wors. For the veterans among your Wors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wors lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wors in 1960 was 52, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wors 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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