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Werthems Family History

Werthems 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: Wertheim, Weathers, Werther, Nethers, Bertels, Worthen, Wermers

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Where is the Werthems family from?

You can see how Werthems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werthems family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Werthems families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Werthems's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Werthems families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Werthems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werthems 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 Werthems. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Werthems. For the veterans among your Werthems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werthems 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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