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Werkenthin Family History

Werkenthin 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: Warkentin, Mellenthin, Hertenstein, Benthin, Mackenthun, Ferrentino

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Where is the Werkenthin family from?

You can see how Werkenthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werkenthin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Werkenthin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Werkenthin family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Werkenthin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Werkenthin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Werkenthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werkenthin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Werkenthin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Werkenthin. For the veterans among your Werkenthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werkenthin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Werkenthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Werkenthin in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werkenthin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werkenthin 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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