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Werli Family History

Werli 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: Werle, Merli, Wernli, Wehrli, Wei, Berlin, Perla, Welz, Merlin, Wali

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Where is the Werli family from?

You can see how Werli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werli families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Werli families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Werli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Werli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werli 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 70 census records available for the last name Werli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werli 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 Werli. 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 14 military records available for the last name Werli. For the veterans among your Werli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werli lifespan?

Average Werli life expectancy in 1975 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werli 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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