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Werlan Family History

Werlan 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: Werman, Herlan, German, Berlin, Verran, Warman, Berman, Perla

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Where is the Werlan family from?

You can see how Werlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Werlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Werlan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Werlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Werlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werlan 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 157 census records available for the last name Werlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werlan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Werlan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Werlan. For the veterans among your Werlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werlan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Werlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Werlan in 1984 was 55, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werlan 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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