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Woryk Family History

Woryk 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: Work, York, Worth, Bork, Torok, Ory, Borek, Borak, Worby, Mork

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Where is the Woryk family from?

You can see how Woryk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woryk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woryk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woryk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woryk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woryk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woryk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woryk. 100% of Woryk men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Woryk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woryk 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Woryk. 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 74 military records available for the last name Woryk. For the veterans among your Woryk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woryk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Woryk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Woryk in 1969 was 66, and 74 in 1994.

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