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Werfle Family History

Werfle 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: Werle, Weddle, Wardle, Merle, Welle, Weible, Ergle, Wehle, Werfel

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Where is the Werfle family from?

You can see how Werfle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werfle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Werfle families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Werfle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werfle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werfle 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 48 census records available for the last name Werfle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werfle 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Werfle. 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 Werfle. For the veterans among your Werfle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werfle lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1988, in the United States, Werfle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Werfle in 1986 was 77, and 75 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werfle 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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