Werdes Family History

Werdes 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: Werder, Gerdes, Werden, Hermes, Herder, Terres, Warden, Wendel, Weide, Berkes

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
101	Census and Voter Lists
168	Member Trees

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Where is the Werdes family from?

You can see how Werdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werdes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Werdes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Werdes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Werdes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdes 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 Record

There are 101 census records available for the last name Werdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Werdes. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Werdes. For the veterans among your Werdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Werdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Werdes in 1963 was 67, and 52 in 2003.

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Werdes Surname Meaning

Where is the Werdes family from?

What Werdes family records will you find?

What is the average Werdes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Werdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Werdes in 1963 was 67, and 52 in 2003.

Werdes Family History

Werdes Surname Meaning

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Werdes Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Werdes

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Where is the Werdes family from?

What Werdes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Werdes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Werdes family tree

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