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Wormely Family History

Wormely 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: Worley, Wormley, Worrell, Cornely, Wormald, Tormey, Borbely, Kornely

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Where is the Wormely family from?

You can see how Wormely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wormely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wormely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wormely families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wormely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wormely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wormely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wormely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wormely. 100% of Wormely men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wormely women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Wormely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wormely 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wormely. 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 52 military records available for the last name Wormely. For the veterans among your Wormely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wormely lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Wormely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wormely in 1969 was 81, and 69 in 2002.

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