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Wermke Family History

Wermke 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: Warmke, Wernke, Berke, Remke, Werman, Welke, Wempe, Werre, Werk

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Where is the Wermke family from?

You can see how Wermke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wermke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wermke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wermke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wermke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wermke 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 84 census records available for the last name Wermke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wermke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wermke. 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 67 military records available for the last name Wermke. For the veterans among your Wermke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wermke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Wermke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wermke in 1975 was 94, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wermke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wermke 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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