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Worren Family History

Worren 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: Warren, Worden, Morren, Forren, Orren, Worrel, Torre, Farren, Norden

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Where is the Worren family from?

You can see how Worren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Worren families living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Worren's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Worren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Worren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worren. 27% of Worren men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Worren women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worren were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Worren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worren 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Worren. 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 155 military records available for the last name Worren. For the veterans among your Worren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Worren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Worren in 1966 was 91, and 78 in 1999.

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