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Worland Name Meaning

English (Cambridge): of Norman origin possibly a metathesised variant of Walrond (see Waldron ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Norland, Morland, Borland, Dorland, Harland, Forland, Garland

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Where is the Worland family from?

You can see how Worland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Worland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Worland families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worland's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Worland families in 1840.
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What did your Worland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worland. 32% of Worland men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Worland women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worland were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Worland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worland 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Worland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Worland. For the veterans among your Worland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worland lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Worland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Worland in 1951 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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