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Werkiser Family History

Werkiser 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: Weiser, Werkheiser, Kerker, Verdier, Ferrier, Peiser, Kreiser

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Where is the Werkiser family from?

You can see how Werkiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werkiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werkiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Werkiser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Werkiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Werkiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Werkiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werkiser 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Werkiser. 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 42 military records available for the last name Werkiser. For the veterans among your Werkiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werkiser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Werkiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Werkiser in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werkiser 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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