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Worwald Family History

Worwald 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: Wormald, Vorwald, Oswald, Berwald, Worland, Howald, Dorward, Forward

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Where is the Worwald family from?

You can see how Worwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worwald family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Worwald family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Worwald's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Worwald families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Worwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worwald 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Worwald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Worwald. For the veterans among your Worwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worwald lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worwald 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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