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Wertke Family History

Wertke 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: Bertke, Wernke, Berke, Wert, Werther, Rettke, Waltke, Welke, Berte

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Where is the Wertke family from?

You can see how Wertke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wertke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wertke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wertke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wertke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertke 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 89 census records available for the last name Wertke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertke 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 Wertke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wertke. For the veterans among your Wertke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertke lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Wertke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wertke in 1976 was 61, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wertke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertke 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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