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Woron Family History

Woron 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: Moron, Worton, Doron, Boron, Woon, Gordon, Baron, Horn, Heron, Orton

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Where is the Woron family from?

You can see how Woron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Woron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Woron families living in New Jersey. This was about 11% of all the recorded Woron's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Woron families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woron 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 Woron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woron. 50% of Woron 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Woron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woron 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Woron. 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 82 military records available for the last name Woron. For the veterans among your Woron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woron lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Woron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Woron in 1955 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

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