This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wermelinger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wermelinger Family History

Wermelinger 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: Werlinger, Berlinger, Helmlinger, Remlinger, Derflinger, Merklinger

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wermelinger family from?

You can see how Wermelinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermelinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wermelinger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wermelinger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wermelinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wermelinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wermelinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wermelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wermelinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wermelinger

Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Wermelinger. 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.

View all Wermelinger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Wermelinger. For the veterans among your Wermelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wermelinger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wermelinger family history

Discover More

What is the average Wermelinger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Wermelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wermelinger in 1972 was 48, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wermelinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wermelinger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wermelinger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial