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Werskey Family History

Werskey 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: Worsley, Berkey, Wesley, Hershey, Kersey, Twersky, Wenske, Persky

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Where is the Werskey family from?

You can see how Werskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Werskey families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Werskey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Werskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werskey 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 52 census records available for the last name Werskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werskey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Werskey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Werskey. For the veterans among your Werskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werskey lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Werskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Werskey in 1997 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werskey 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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