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Werdelin Family History

Werdelin 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: Wendelin, Werden, Werlein, Berlin, Merlin, Bergevin, Warden, Berezin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdelin 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 Werdelin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Werdelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdelin 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Werdelin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Werdelin. For the veterans among your Werdelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdelin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Werdelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Werdelin in 1957 was 45, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werdelin 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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