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Worstenholm Family History

Worstenholm 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: Wolstenholme, Westerholm, Osterholm, Westerhold, Osterholt, Worstell

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Where is the Worstenholm family from?

You can see how Worstenholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worstenholm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Worstenholm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Worstenholm family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Worstenholm's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Worstenholm families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Worstenholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worstenholm 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Worstenholm. 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 87 military records available for the last name Worstenholm. For the veterans among your Worstenholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worstenholm lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Worstenholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Worstenholm in 1976 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worstenholm 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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