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Weerly Family History

Weerly 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: Wehrly, Weekly, Early, Overly, Bierly, Seery, Beery, Byerly, Weekley

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Where is the Weerly family from?

You can see how Weerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weerly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weerly families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Weerly's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Weerly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weerly 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 7 census records available for the last name Weerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weerly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Weerly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weerly. For the veterans among your Weerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weerly lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weerly

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