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Werbke Family History

Werbke 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: Wernke, Berke, Weible, Welke, Werber, Warmke, Wiebke, Werre, Werk

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Where is the Werbke family from?

You can see how Werbke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werbke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Werbke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Werbke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Werbke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werbke 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 Werbke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinest Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Werbke. 100% of Werbke men worked as a Machinest Helper.

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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

  • Machinest Helper
    100%

What Werbke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Werbke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werbke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Werbke. 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 26 military records available for the last name Werbke. For the veterans among your Werbke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werbke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Werbke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Werbke in 1968 was 101, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werbke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werbke 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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