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Worteck Family History

Worteck 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: Norbeck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Vorbeck, Woytek, Worrick, Porter, Voytek

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Where is the Worteck family from?

You can see how Worteck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Worteck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Worteck family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Worteck's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Worteck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Worteck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Worteck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Worteck 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Worteck. 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 29 military records available for the last name Worteck. For the veterans among your Worteck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Worteck lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Worteck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Worteck in 1987 was 69, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Worteck 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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