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Weerda Family History

Weerda 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: Weeda, Wierda, Cerda, Weers, Serda, Warda, Weed, Weerts, Derda, Weida

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Where is the Weerda family from?

You can see how Weerda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weerda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weerda families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weerda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weerda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weerda 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 49 census records available for the last name Weerda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weerda 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Weerda. 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 19 military records available for the last name Weerda. For the veterans among your Weerda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weerda lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Weerda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weerda in 1975 was 47, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weerda 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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