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Worland Name Meaning

English (Cambridge): unexplained; perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. There are two places in England called Warland, in Durham and West Yorkshire, but the distribution of the modern surname suggests that a different souce is most probably involved.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Norland, Morland, Borland, Dorland, Harland, Forland, Garland

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Worland Family Origin

Where is the Worland family from?

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You can see how Worland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worland families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Worland families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Worland's in the UK. London had the highest population of Worland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Worland Family Occupations

What did your Worland ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Worland family was Ag. Labr.. Agricultural Labourer, Labourer and Annuitant were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Worland. The most common Worland occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 14% of Worland's were Agricultural Labourers.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    14%

  • Labourer

    9%

  • Annuitant

    6%

  • Ag. Labr.

    3%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Worland ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Worland Historical Records

What Worland family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Worland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Worland. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Worland. For the veterans among your Worland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Worland Life Expectancy

What is the average Worland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Worland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Worland in 1951 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worland 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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