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Worbois Family History

Worbois 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: Forbis, Boris, Morris, Forbes, Boros, Sorbo, Norris, Worton, Kormos

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Where is the Worbois family from?

You can see how Worbois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worbois family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Worbois families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Worbois families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Worbois's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Worbois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worbois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worbois ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Worbois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worbois 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Worbois. 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 10 military records available for the last name Worbois. For the veterans among your Worbois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worbois lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Worbois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Worbois in 1966 was 85, and 87 in 1997.

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