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Werkland Family History

Werkland 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: Weakland, Berkland, Kirkland, Berland, Markland, Worland, Ferland

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Where is the Werkland family from?

You can see how Werkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werkland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werkland family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Werkland's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Werkland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werkland 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 16 census records available for the last name Werkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werkland 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Werkland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Werkland. For the veterans among your Werkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werkland lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Werkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Werkland in 1981 was 85, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werkland 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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