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Worf Family History

Worf Surname Meaning

late variant of Wharfe. Compare Thomas Wharfe 1702 John Whorfe 1708 in IGI (North Mimms Herts) and compare William Wharff 1816 in IGI (Catfield Norfolk) with the 1760 bearer below.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Worf family from?

You can see how Worf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Worf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Worf families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Worf's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Worf families in 1911.
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What did your Worf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Worf. 38% of Worf men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Worf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Worf were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Worf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Worf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worf 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Worf. 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 264 military records available for the last name Worf. For the veterans among your Worf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Worf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Worf in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worf 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.

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