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Werlau Family History

Werlau 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: Perla, Werman, Wersal, Gereau, Bernau, Wirgau, Fernau, Herlan, Werle

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Where is the Werlau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werlau 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 69 census records available for the last name Werlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werlau 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Werlau. 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 13 military records available for the last name Werlau. For the veterans among your Werlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werlau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Werlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Werlau in 1961 was 50, and 88 in 2002.

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