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Wershinger Family History

Wershinger 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: Persinger, Wehinger, Weissinger, Wessinger, Werlinger, Mersinger

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Where is the Wershinger family from?

You can see how Wershinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wershinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wershinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wershinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wershinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wershinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wershinger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wershinger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wershinger. For the veterans among your Wershinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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