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Werey Family History

Werey 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: Wery, Werry, Werley, Berry, Rey, Carey, Terry, Merry, Dery, Cerney

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Where is the Werey family from?

You can see how Werey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Werey families living in Alabama. This was about 71% of all the recorded Werey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Werey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werey 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 95 census records available for the last name Werey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werey 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Werey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Werey. For the veterans among your Werey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Werey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Werey in 1973 was 77, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werey 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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