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Wordin Family History

Wordin 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: Worden, Nordin, Gordin, Woodin, Gordon, Norden, Jordan, Worton, Bodin

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Where is the Wordin family from?

You can see how Wordin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wordin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wordin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wordin families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wordin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wordin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wordin 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 Wordin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wordin. 58% of Wordin 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Wordin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wordin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wordin. 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 186 military records available for the last name Wordin. For the veterans among your Wordin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wordin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Wordin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wordin in 1969 was 60, and 87 in 1993.

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