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Woerthmann Family History

Woerthmann 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: Werthmann, Wortmann, Worthman, Werthman, Wortman, Portmann, Bethmann

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Where is the Woerthmann family from?

You can see how Woerthmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerthmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woerthmann family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woerthmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woerthmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerthmann 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 10 census records available for the last name Woerthmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerthmann 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 Woerthmann. 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 3 military records available for the last name Woerthmann. For the veterans among your Woerthmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerthmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Woerthmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Woerthmann in 1965 was 66, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerthmann 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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