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Werge Family History

Werge 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: Berge, Verge, Serge, Welge, Wege, Werre, Jerge, Werle, Wedge, Werne

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Where is the Werge family from?

You can see how Werge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Werge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Werge families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Werge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Werge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werge 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 Werge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Werge. 75% of Werge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Werge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werge 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Werge. 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 49 military records available for the last name Werge. For the veterans among your Werge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werge lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Werge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Werge in 1969 was 44, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werge 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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