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Wehrt Family History

Wehrt 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: Wehr, Wert, Gehrt, Wehrs, Wehry, Kehr, Wear, Wendt, Weir, Peart

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Where is the Wehrt family from?

You can see how Wehrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehrt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wehrt families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehrt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wehrt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Wehrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrt 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wehrt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wehrt. For the veterans among your Wehrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Wehrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wehrt in 1960 was 66, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrt 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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