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Workin Family History

Workin 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: Dworkin, Forkin, Orkin, Sorkin, Working, Worton, Larkin, Botkin, Work

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Where is the Workin family from?

You can see how Workin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Workin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Workin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Workin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Workin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Workin families in 1920.
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What did your Workin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Workin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Workin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Workin. For the veterans among your Workin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Workin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Workin in 1964 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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