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Werching Family History

Werching 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: Worthing, Pershing, Werling, Beeching, Werking, Melching, Wernsing

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Where is the Werching family from?

You can see how Werching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werching family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werching families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Werching families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Werching's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werching families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werching 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 112 census records available for the last name Werching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werching 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Werching. 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 5 military records available for the last name Werching. For the veterans among your Werching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werching lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Werching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Werching in 1965 was 76, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werching 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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