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Werlitz Family History

Werlitz 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: Gerlitz, Ferlita, Garlitz, Werling, Gerbitz, Weitz, Goerlitz, Gerwitz

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Where is the Werlitz family from?

You can see how Werlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werlitz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Werlitz families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Werlitz's in USA. California had the highest population of Werlitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werlitz 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 Werlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Werlitz. 100% of Werlitz women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Werlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Werlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werlitz 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Werlitz. 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 301 military records available for the last name Werlitz. For the veterans among your Werlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werlitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Werlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Werlitz in 1964 was 76, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werlitz 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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