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Wer Family History

Wer 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: Wei, Wen, Ker, Wear, Weir, Wehr, Ewer, Wert, Her, Wier

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Where is the Wer family from?

You can see how Wer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Wer families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wer. 100% of Wer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wer 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Wer. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Wer. For the veterans among your Wer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Wer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wer in 1972 was 66, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wer 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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