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Werb Family History

Werb 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: Webb, Wert, Herb, Erb, Wery, Werk, Wern, Wei, Wen, Berg

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Where is the Werb family from?

You can see how Werb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Werb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Werb families living in Kent. This was about 34% of all the recorded Werb's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Werb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werb 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 Werb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werb. 34% of Werb men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Werb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werb were Dental and Telephone Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Dental
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%

What Werb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Werb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werb 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Werb. 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 899 military records available for the last name Werb. For the veterans among your Werb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Werb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Werb in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werb 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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