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Wornicke Family History

Wornicke 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: Wernicke, Wernick, Kornick, Woznick, Woznicki, Warnecke, Hornick

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Where is the Wornicke family from?

You can see how Wornicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wornicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wornicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wornicke families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wornicke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wornicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wornicke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wornicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wornicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wornicke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wornicke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wornicke. For the veterans among your Wornicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wornicke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Wornicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wornicke in 1971 was 78, and 89 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wornicke 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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