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Wertkin Family History

Wertkin 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: Witkin, Certain, Etkin, Vertin, Wertman, Weltzin, Perkin, Westin

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Where is the Wertkin family from?

You can see how Wertkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wertkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wertkin family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wertkin's in USA. California had the highest population of Wertkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertkin 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 Wertkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wertkin. 100% of Wertkin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Wertkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Wertkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertkin 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Wertkin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wertkin. For the veterans among your Wertkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wertkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wertkin in 1967 was 78, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wertkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertkin 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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