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Werwie Family History

Werwie 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: Erie, Serie, Erwin, Kerwin, Derwin, Herwig, Perrie, Gerwig, Berrie

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Where is the Werwie family from?

You can see how Werwie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werwie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werwie family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Werwie's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Werwie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werwie 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 62 census records available for the last name Werwie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werwie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Werwie. 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 28 military records available for the last name Werwie. For the veterans among your Werwie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werwie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Werwie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Werwie in 1968 was 66, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werwie 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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