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Wearb Family History

Wearb 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: Wear, Weary, Bearb, Weare, Wears, Bear, Hearn, Beard, Dear, Geary

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Where is the Wearb family from?

You can see how Wearb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wearb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wearb family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wearb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wearb families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wearb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearb 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 Wearb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Wearb. For the veterans among your Wearb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wearb lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Wearb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wearb in 1976 was 62, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wearb 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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