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Werka Family History

Werka 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: Berka, Werk, Werra, Serra, Wenk, Berke, Berk, Perla, Cerda, Belka

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Where is the Werka family from?

You can see how Werka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Werka families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Werka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Werka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werka 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 105 census records available for the last name Werka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werka 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Werka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Werka. For the veterans among your Werka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werka lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Werka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Werka in 1979 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werka 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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