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Wermerskirch Family History

Wermerskirch 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: Weimerskirch, Hemmerich, Emmerich, Gerberich, Wermers, Berberich

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Where is the Wermerskirch family from?

You can see how Wermerskirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermerskirch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wermerskirch families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wermerskirch's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wermerskirch families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Wermerskirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wermerskirch 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wermerskirch. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wermerskirch. For the veterans among your Wermerskirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wermerskirch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wermerskirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wermerskirch in 1966 was 69, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wermerskirch 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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