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Worall Family History

Worall Name 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: Worrall, Wall, Foxall, Koral, Morell, Worzalla, Krall, Worrell

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Where is the Worall family from?

You can see how Worall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Worall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Worall families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Worall's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Worall families in 1880.
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What did your Worall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worall. 38% of Worall men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Worall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worall were Truck Driver and Vocalist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Vocalist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Worall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worall 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Worall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Worall. For the veterans among your Worall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worall lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Worall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Worall in 1981 was 56, and 68 in 1995.

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