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Wertan Family History

Wertan 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: Werman, Wertman, German, Verran, Warman, Berman, Worton, Wortman

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Where is the Wertan family from?

You can see how Wertan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Wertan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Wertan family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wertan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wertan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertan 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 87 census records available for the last name Wertan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wertan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wertan. For the veterans among your Wertan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Wertan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wertan in 1987 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertan 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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