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Werdenschlag Family History

Werdenschlag 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: Rumschlag, Siedschlag, Eidenschink, Renschler, Rensch, Bodenschatz

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Where is the Werdenschlag family from?

You can see how Werdenschlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werdenschlag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werdenschlag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Werdenschlag families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Werdenschlag's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werdenschlag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdenschlag 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 117 census records available for the last name Werdenschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdenschlag 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Werdenschlag. 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 15 military records available for the last name Werdenschlag. For the veterans among your Werdenschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdenschlag lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Werdenschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Werdenschlag in 1973 was 88, and 73 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werdenschlag 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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