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Wertenbarger Family History

Wertenbarger 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: Wertenberger, Wattenbarger, Westenberger, Feltenberger, Weisenburger

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Where is the Wertenbarger family from?

You can see how Wertenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wertenbarger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wertenbarger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wertenbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wertenbarger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wertenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertenbarger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wertenbarger. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wertenbarger. For the veterans among your Wertenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertenbarger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1988, in the United States, Wertenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wertenbarger in 1961 was 62, and 84 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wertenbarger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertenbarger 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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