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Werdge Family History

Werdge 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: Wedge, Weddle, Berge, Wardle, Weide, Perdue, Verge, Verde, Hedge

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Where is the Werdge family from?

You can see how Werdge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werdge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werdge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Werdge families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Werdge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werdge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdge 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 46 census records available for the last name Werdge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdge 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Werdge. 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 4 military records available for the last name Werdge. For the veterans among your Werdge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1969, in the United States, Werdge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Werdge in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werdge 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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