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Wergeles Family History

Wergeles 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: Hercules, Mergel, Verges, Wheeles, Angeles, Berges, Wengel, Mergler

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Where is the Wergeles family from?

You can see how Wergeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wergeles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wergeles family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wergeles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wergeles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wergeles 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 45 census records available for the last name Wergeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wergeles 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Wergeles. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wergeles. For the veterans among your Wergeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wergeles lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Wergeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wergeles in 1972 was 81, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wergeles 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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