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Werdein Family History

Werdein 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: Werden, Werlein, Warden, Weldin, Verdin, Worden, Wedin, Werder

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Where is the Werdein family from?

You can see how Werdein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werdein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werdein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Werdein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Werdein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werdein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdein 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 323 census records available for the last name Werdein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdein 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Werdein. 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 29 military records available for the last name Werdein. For the veterans among your Werdein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Werdein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Werdein in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werdein 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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