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Werdan Family History

Werdan 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: Werman, Werden, Berdan, German, Jordan, Verran, Warman, Herdman

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Where is the Werdan family from?

You can see how Werdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werdan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Werdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Werdan families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Werdan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werdan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdan 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 150 census records available for the last name Werdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Werdan. 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 101 military records available for the last name Werdan. For the veterans among your Werdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Werdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Werdan in 1970 was 81, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werdan 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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