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Werle Family History

Werle Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Werner.

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


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Where is the Werle family from?

You can see how Werle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Werle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Werle families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Werle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Werle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werle 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 Werle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Werle. 50% of Werle 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
    50%
  • Domestic Servant Hotel
    50%

What Werle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Werle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werle 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 Werle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Werle. For the veterans among your Werle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Werle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Werle in 1952 was 37, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werle 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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