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Werking Family History

Werking Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Germany where it is found mainly in the Eifel Mountains.

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


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Where is the Werking family from?

You can see how Werking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werking family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Werking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Werking families living in Surrey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Werking's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Werking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werking 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 Werking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werking. 27% of Werking men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Werking women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werking were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Werking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Werking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werking 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Werking. 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 340 military records available for the last name Werking. For the veterans among your Werking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werking lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Werking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Werking in 1956 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werking 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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