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Werchek Family History

Werchek 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: Vercher, Werther, Lerche, Zercher, Welcher, Wesche, Berchem, Kercher

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Where is the Werchek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werchek 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 30 census records available for the last name Werchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werchek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Werchek. 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 Werchek. For the veterans among your Werchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werchek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Werchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Werchek in 1973 was 87, and 70 in 2003.

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