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Woerther Family History

Woerther 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: Werther, Poertner, Worthen, Roether, Koether, Hoerter, Woerner

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Where is the Woerther family from?

You can see how Woerther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerther family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Woerther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Woerther family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woerther's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Woerther families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerther 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 Woerther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woerther. 50% of Woerther men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Woerther women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woerther were Accountant and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Accountant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Woerther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Woerther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerther 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Woerther. 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 97 military records available for the last name Woerther. For the veterans among your Woerther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerther lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woerther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woerther in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerther 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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