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Wereski Family History

Wereski 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: Teresi, Waleski, Meleski, Peruski, Zaleski, Qureshi, Poleski, Cresci

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Where is the Wereski family from?

You can see how Wereski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wereski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wereski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wereski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wereski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wereski 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 38 census records available for the last name Wereski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wereski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wereski. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wereski. For the veterans among your Wereski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wereski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wereski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wereski in 1968 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wereski 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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