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Werthey Family History

Werthey 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, Worthey, Wortley, Worthy, Wertheim, Hershey, Northey

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Where is the Werthey family from?

You can see how Werthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werthey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Werthey families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Werthey's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Werthey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werthey 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 49 census records available for the last name Werthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werthey 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 Werthey. 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 Werthey. For the veterans among your Werthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werthey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werthey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werthey

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