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Werthe Family History

Werthe 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: Werther, Werth, Wenthe, Weith, Worth, Warth, Wirth, Barthe, Worthy

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Where is the Werthe family from?

You can see how Werthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werthe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werthe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Werthe families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Werthe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Werthe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werthe 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 125 census records available for the last name Werthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werthe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Werthe. 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 8 military records available for the last name Werthe. For the veterans among your Werthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werthe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Werthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Werthe in 1971 was 88, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werthe 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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