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Werk Family History

Werk Surname Meaning

German: nickname for an artisan or craftsman from Middle High German werc(h) ‘work craft’.

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


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Where is the Werk family from?

You can see how Werk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Werk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Werk families living in Warwickshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Werk's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Werk families in 1891.
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What did your Werk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Werk. 100% of Werk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Werk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Werk. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Werk. For the veterans among your Werk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Werk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Werk in 1962 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werk 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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