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Werckenthien Family History

Werckenthien 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: Warkentin, Mellenthin, Heckethorn, Mackenthun, Mckeithen, Permenter

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Where is the Werckenthien family from?

You can see how Werckenthien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werckenthien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werckenthien family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Werckenthien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werckenthien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werckenthien 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 14 census records available for the last name Werckenthien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werckenthien 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Werckenthien. 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 16 military records available for the last name Werckenthien. For the veterans among your Werckenthien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werckenthien lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Werckenthien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Werckenthien in 1979 was 86, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werckenthien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werckenthien 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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