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Woerlins Family History

Woerlins 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: Werling, Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Herling, Welling, Worland, Hoefling

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Where is the Woerlins family from?

You can see how Woerlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerlins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woerlins family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woerlins's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woerlins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerlins 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 16 census records available for the last name Woerlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerlins 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Woerlins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Woerlins. For the veterans among your Woerlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerlins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Woerlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Woerlins in 1967 was 70, and 66 in 1969.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerlins 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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