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Wershil Family History

Wershil 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, Kershaw, Worsham, Persin, Winship, Welsh, Wertheim, Weil

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Where is the Wershil family from?

You can see how Wershil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wershil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wershil family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wershil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wershil families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Wershil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wershil 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wershil. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wershil. For the veterans among your Wershil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wershil lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Wershil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wershil in 1977 was 88, and 24 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wershil 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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