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Wergley Family History

Wergley 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: Wegley, Werley, Worsley, Berley, Wortley, Begley, Worley, Wormley

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Where is the Wergley family from?

You can see how Wergley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wergley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wergley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wergley family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wergley's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Wergley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wergley 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 25 census records available for the last name Wergley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wergley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wergley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wergley. For the veterans among your Wergley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wergley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Wergley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wergley in 1965 was 82, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wergley 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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