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Werley Family History

Werley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Werle.

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


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Where is the Werley family from?

You can see how Werley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Werley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Werley families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Werley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Werley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werley 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 Werley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Werley. 100% of Werley 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
    100%

What Werley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Werley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werley 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Werley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Werley. For the veterans among your Werley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Werley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Werley in 1962 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werley 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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