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Worgh Family History

Worgh 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: Worth, North, Borg, Warth, Horch, Wirth, Bergh, Sorge, Forge, Work

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Where is the Worgh family from?

You can see how Worgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worgh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Worgh families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1880 there was 1 Worgh family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Worgh's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Worgh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Worgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worgh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Worgh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Worgh. For the veterans among your Worgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worgh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worgh 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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