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Werteen Family History

Werteen 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: Westen, Werther, Worthen, Gerten, Wertman, Warthen, Merten, Werden

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Where is the Werteen family from?

You can see how Werteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werteen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Werteen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Werteen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Werteen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Werteen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werteen 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 56 census records available for the last name Werteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werteen 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 Werteen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Werteen. For the veterans among your Werteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werteen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Werteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Werteen in 1989 was 90, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werteen 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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