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Weritz Family History

Weritz 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: Weitz, Werntz, Wertz, Peritz, Hertz, Britz, Kertz, Weith, Verity

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Where is the Weritz family from?

You can see how Weritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weritz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Weritz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Weritz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weritz 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 57 census records available for the last name Weritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weritz 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 Weritz. 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 45 military records available for the last name Weritz. For the veterans among your Weritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weritz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Weritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Weritz in 1966 was 47, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weritz 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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