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Wergin Family History

Wergin Surname Meaning

North German: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Virginius itself a vernacular form of Verginius a name of presumably Etruscan origin.

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


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Where is the Wergin family from?

You can see how Wergin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wergin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wergin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wergin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wergin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wergin families in 1891.
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What did your Wergin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wergin. 48% of Wergin men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Wergin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wergin were Foreman and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wergin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wergin 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Wergin. 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 301 military records available for the last name Wergin. For the veterans among your Wergin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wergin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wergin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wergin in 1954 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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