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Werderich Family History

Werderich 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: Gerberich, Herdrich, Berberich, Dederich, Wunderlich, Wenderoth

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Where is the Werderich family from?

You can see how Werderich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werderich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werderich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Werderich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Werderich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werderich 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 37 census records available for the last name Werderich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werderich 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Werderich. 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 22 military records available for the last name Werderich. For the veterans among your Werderich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werderich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Werderich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Werderich in 1965 was 67, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werderich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werderich 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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