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Werenskjold Family History

Werenskjold 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: Beresford, Brunsvold, Berenson, Weinhold, Aebersold, Wenhold

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Where is the Werenskjold family from?

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

There are 19 census records available for the last name Werenskjold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werenskjold 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Werenskjold. 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 9 military records available for the last name Werenskjold. For the veterans among your Werenskjold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werenskjold lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Werenskjold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Werenskjold in 1968 was 63, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werenskjold 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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