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Werwa Family History

Werwa 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: Werra, Serra, Perla, Cerda, Bera, Sera, Berka, Cerna, Perna, Gera

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Where is the Werwa family from?

You can see how Werwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werwa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Werwa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werwa 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 40 census records available for the last name Werwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werwa 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Werwa. 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 36 military records available for the last name Werwa. For the veterans among your Werwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werwa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Werwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Werwa in 1965 was 75, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werwa 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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