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Wortis Family History

Wortis 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: Portis, Cortis, Ortis, Boris, Morris, Curtis, Norris, Worton, Worth

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Where is the Wortis family from?

You can see how Wortis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wortis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wortis families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wortis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wortis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wortis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Wortis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wortis 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Wortis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wortis. For the veterans among your Wortis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wortis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Wortis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wortis in 1966 was 90, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wortis 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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