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Werderits Family History

Werderits 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: Wenderoth, Werder, Gerrits, Wermers, Weerts, Weydert, Derderian

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Where is the Werderits family from?

You can see how Werderits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werderits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Werderits families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Werderits's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werderits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werderits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Werderits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Werderits. 100% of Werderits men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Werderits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Werderits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werderits 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Werderits. 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 13 military records available for the last name Werderits. For the veterans among your Werderits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werderits lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Werderits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Werderits in 1963 was 72, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werderits 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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