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Woreley Family History

Woreley Surname 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: Worsley, Wortley, Worley, Wormley, Morley, Woolley, Horsley, Wheeley

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Where is the Woreley family from?

You can see how Woreley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woreley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Woreley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Woreley families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Woreley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Woreley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woreley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Woreley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woreley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Woreley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Woreley. For the veterans among your Woreley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woreley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woreley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woreley

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