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Werkhiser Family History

Werkhiser 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, Berkheimer, Werther, Weckesser, Werkmeister

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Where is the Werkhiser family from?

You can see how Werkhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werkhiser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Werkhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Werkhiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Werkhiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Werkhiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werkhiser 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 427 census records available for the last name Werkhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werkhiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Werkhiser. 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 32 military records available for the last name Werkhiser. For the veterans among your Werkhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werkhiser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Werkhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Werkhiser in 1965 was 41, and 92 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werkhiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werkhiser 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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