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Wersba Family History

Wersba 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: Wersal, Verba, Wierzba, Werst, Zerba, Werra, Wiersma, Wesby, Serra

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Where is the Wersba family from?

You can see how Wersba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wersba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wersba families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wersba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wersba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wersba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wersba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wersba. 100% of Wersba men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wersba women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Wersba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wersba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wersba 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wersba. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wersba. For the veterans among your Wersba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wersba lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Wersba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wersba in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wersba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wersba 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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