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Worfe Family History

Worfe 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: Wolfe, Wolf, Dore, Torre, More, Force, Corse, Korte, Borne, Ore

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Where is the Worfe family from?

You can see how Worfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worfe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Worfe families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Worfe family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worfe's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Worfe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worfe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Worfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worfe 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Worfe. 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 8 military records available for the last name Worfe. For the veterans among your Worfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worfe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Worfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Worfe in 1986 was 88, and 96 in 1998.

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