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Worthmann Family History

Worthmann 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: Wortmann, Werthmann, Worthman, Wortman, Portmann, Ortmann, Kothmann

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Where is the Worthmann family from?

You can see how Worthmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worthmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Worthmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Worthmann family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worthmann's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Worthmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worthmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Worthmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Worthmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worthmann 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Worthmann. 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 237 military records available for the last name Worthmann. For the veterans among your Worthmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worthmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Worthmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Worthmann in 1966 was 51, and 88 in 1998.

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