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Wergey Family History

Wergey 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: Bergey, Werley, Berger, Cerney, Mergel, Berley, Berge, Bergen, Worley

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Where is the Wergey family from?

You can see how Wergey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wergey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wergey families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wergey's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wergey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wergey 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 10 census records available for the last name Wergey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wergey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wergey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wergey. For the veterans among your Wergey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wergey lifespan?

Average Wergey life expectancy in 1984 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wergey 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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