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Wermy Family History

Wermy 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: Wery, Werry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery, Percy, Leroy, Ferry, Remy

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Where is the Wermy family from?

You can see how Wermy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wermy families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wermy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wermy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wermy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wermy 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 195 census records available for the last name Wermy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wermy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wermy. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wermy. For the veterans among your Wermy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wermy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wermy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wermy in 1960 was 60, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wermy 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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