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Wermel Family History

Wermel 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: Ermel, Werfel, Bermel, Hermes, Mergel, Wendel, Dermer, Wenzel, Germer

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Where is the Wermel family from?

You can see how Wermel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wermel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wermel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wermel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wermel 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 53 census records available for the last name Wermel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wermel 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Wermel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wermel. For the veterans among your Wermel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wermel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Wermel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wermel in 1985 was 102, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wermel 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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