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Werdien Family History

Werdien 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: Werden, Verdier, Warden, Weldin, Verdin, Worden, Terrien, Wedin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werdien 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 77 census records available for the last name Werdien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werdien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Werdien. 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 8 military records available for the last name Werdien. For the veterans among your Werdien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werdien lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Werdien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Werdien in 1953 was 54, and 76 in 2002.

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