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Wortche Family History

Wortche 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: Worth, Worthy, Porche, Worthen, Dortch, Worthey, Fortune, North

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Where is the Wortche family from?

You can see how Wortche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wortche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wortche families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wortche's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wortche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wortche 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 Wortche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wortche. 100% of Wortche men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wortche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wortche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wortche 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wortche. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wortche. For the veterans among your Wortche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wortche lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Wortche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wortche in 1974 was 86, and 95 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wortche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wortche 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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