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Werhan Family History

Werhan 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: Werman, German, Verran, Derham, Warman, Berman, Yerian, Meehan

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Where is the Werhan family from?

You can see how Werhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Werhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Werhan families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Werhan's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Werhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werhan 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 Werhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werhan. 18% of Werhan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Werhan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werhan were Contractor and Packer.

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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
    18%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Contractor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Werhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Werhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werhan 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Werhan. 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 236 military records available for the last name Werhan. For the veterans among your Werhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werhan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Werhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Werhan in 1963 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werhan 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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