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Werier Family History

Werier 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: Werder, Werber, Werner, Weier, Berner, Berger, Weller, Kerker

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Where is the Werier family from?

You can see how Werier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Werier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Werier family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Werier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Werier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werier 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 183 census records available for the last name Werier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werier 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Werier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Werier. For the veterans among your Werier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Werier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Werier in 1966 was 70, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werier 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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