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Worlund Family History

Worlund 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: Worland, Norland, Morland, Borland, Dorland, Forland, Orland, Oslund

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Where is the Worlund family from?

You can see how Worlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Worlund families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Worlund's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Worlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worlund 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 Worlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Worlund. 100% of Worlund men worked as a Glass Grinder.

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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

  • Glass Grinder
    100%

What Worlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Worlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worlund 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Worlund. 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 195 military records available for the last name Worlund. For the veterans among your Worlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worlund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Worlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Worlund in 1964 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worlund 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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