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Werkhauser Family History

Werkhauser 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: Werkheiser, Berkheiser, Leithauser, Kornhauser, Fankhauser

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Where is the Werkhauser family from?

You can see how Werkhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werkhauser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Werkhauser family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Werkhauser's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Werkhauser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Werkhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werkhauser 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Werkhauser. 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 Werkhauser. For the veterans among your Werkhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werkhauser lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Werkhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Werkhauser in 1976 was 78, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werkhauser 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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