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Werkau Family History

Werkau 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: Berka, Werman, Wersal, Werkman, Gereau, Werk, Bernau, Wirgau, Fernau

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Where is the Werkau family from?

You can see how Werkau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werkau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Werkau families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Werkau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werkau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werkau 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 87 census records available for the last name Werkau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werkau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Werkau. 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 Werkau. For the veterans among your Werkau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werkau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Werkau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Werkau in 1965 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werkau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werkau 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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