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Wergen Family History

Wergen 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: Bergen, Mergen, Fergen, Wergin, Werden, Gergen, Berger, Mergel

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Where is the Wergen family from?

You can see how Wergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wergen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wergen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wergen families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wergen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Wergen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wergen 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 206 census records available for the last name Wergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wergen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wergen. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wergen. For the veterans among your Wergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wergen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wergen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wergen in 1972 was 68, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wergen 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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