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Werko Family History

Werko 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: Perko, Berko, Ferko, Werk, Herko, Wenk, Berke, Mero, Cerro, Gero

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Where is the Werko family from?

You can see how Werko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werko families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Werko family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Werko's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Werko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werko 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 63 census records available for the last name Werko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werko 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Werko. 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 6 military records available for the last name Werko. For the veterans among your Werko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Werko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Werko in 1966 was 70, and 91 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werko 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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