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Werlen Family History

Werlen 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: Wellen, Werden, Werle, Werley, Werlein, Berlin, Weller, Ellen, Warren

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Where is the Werlen family from?

You can see how Werlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Werlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Werlen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Werlen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Werlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werlen 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 96 census records available for the last name Werlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werlen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Werlen. 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 95 military records available for the last name Werlen. For the veterans among your Werlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werlen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Werlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Werlen in 1971 was 72, and 48 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werlen 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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