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Werfel Family History

Werfel Surname Meaning

German: dialect form of Würfel (see Wuerfel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Werfel family from?

You can see how Werfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werfel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Werfel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Werfel families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Werfel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Werfel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werfel 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 Werfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Scents (shop Keeper) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Werfel. 100% of Werfel men worked as a Scents (shop Keeper).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Scents (shop Keeper)
    100%

What Werfel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Werfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werfel 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Werfel. 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 208 military records available for the last name Werfel. For the veterans among your Werfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werfel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Werfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Werfel in 1962 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werfel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werfel 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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