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Werhle Family History

Werhle 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: Wehle, Werle, Mehle, Weddle, Wardle, Merle, Jehle, Welle, Weible

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Where is the Werhle family from?

You can see how Werhle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werhle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werhle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Werhle families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Werhle's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Werhle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werhle 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 212 census records available for the last name Werhle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werhle 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Werhle. 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 26 military records available for the last name Werhle. For the veterans among your Werhle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werhle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Werhle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Werhle in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werhle 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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