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Werscheid Family History

Werscheid 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: Larscheid, Eischeid, Scheid, Wertheim, Kerscher, Olmscheid, Herscher

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Where is the Werscheid family from?

You can see how Werscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werscheid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Werscheid families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Werscheid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werscheid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werscheid 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 63 census records available for the last name Werscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werscheid 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 Werscheid. 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 5 military records available for the last name Werscheid. For the veterans among your Werscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werscheid lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1986, in the United States, Werscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Werscheid in 1960 was 55, and 93 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werscheid 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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