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Worgen Family History

Worgen 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: Morgen, Worden, Horgen, Borgen, Sorgen, Organ, Norden, Warren, Oren

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Where is the Worgen family from?

You can see how Worgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worgen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Worgen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Worgen families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worgen's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Worgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worgen 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 Worgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and House Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Worgen. 100% of Worgen men worked as a Farm Labourer and 60% of Worgen women worked as a House Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Worgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Worgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worgen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Worgen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Worgen. For the veterans among your Worgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worgen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Worgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Worgen in 1967 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Worgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worgen 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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