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Wertjes Family History

Wertjes 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: Wirtjes, Werther, Hartjes, Kertes, Mertes, Werts, Hermes, Terres

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wertjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wertjes. 100% of Wertjes men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wertjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertjes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wertjes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wertjes. For the veterans among your Wertjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertjes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wertjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wertjes in 1968 was 64, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertjes 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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