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Werderitch Family History

Werderitch 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: Wenderoth, Gerberich, Herdrich, Berberich, Dederich, Wunderlich

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Where is the Werderitch family from?

You can see how Werderitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werderitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Werderitch families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Werderitch's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Werderitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werderitch 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 Werderitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Werderitch. 25% of Werderitch men worked as a Cement Finisher.

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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

  • Cement Finisher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Bottler
    25%

What Werderitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Werderitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werderitch 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Werderitch. 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 38 military records available for the last name Werderitch. For the veterans among your Werderitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werderitch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Werderitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Werderitch in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werderitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werderitch 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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