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Wehrse Family History

Wehrse 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: Wehrle, Wehrs, Wehr, Wehrer, Behrle, Weese, Wehde, Wehle, Lehrke

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Where is the Wehrse family from?

You can see how Wehrse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wehrse family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehrse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wehrse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehrse 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 Wehrse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrse 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wehrse. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wehrse. For the veterans among your Wehrse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Wehrse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wehrse in 1973 was 88, and 92 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehrse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrse 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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