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Werksman Family History

Werksman 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: Wernsman, Werkman, Workman, Mersman, Berkman, Kerkman, Werman

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Where is the Werksman family from?

You can see how Werksman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werksman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Werksman families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Werksman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werksman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werksman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Werksman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werksman. 50% of Werksman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Werksman women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Werksman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Werksman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werksman 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Werksman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Werksman. For the veterans among your Werksman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werksman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Werksman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Werksman in 1970 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werksman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werksman 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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