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Wrork Family History

Wrork 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, Rork, Brock, York, Rock, Rook, Crook, Arora, Stork, Wuori

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Where is the Wrork family from?

You can see how Wrork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrork family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wrork family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wrork's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wrork families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wrork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrork 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wrork. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wrork. For the veterans among your Wrork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrork lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Wrork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wrork in 1971 was 89, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrork 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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