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Worlow Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Worley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harlow, Furlow, Worl, Worley, Corrow, Hollow, Borow, Barlow, Marlow

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Where is the Worlow family from?

You can see how Worlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Worlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Worlow families living in Oregon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Worlow's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Worlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worlow. 40% of Worlow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Worlow women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Worlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worlow 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Worlow. 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 106 military records available for the last name Worlow. For the veterans among your Worlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worlow lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Worlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Worlow in 1948 was 44, and 85 in 2003.

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