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Werme Family History

Werme 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: Werre, Werle, Werne, Berke, Hermes, Jerome, Herre, Erie, Cerne, Berge

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Where is the Werme family from?

You can see how Werme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Werme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Werme families living in Sussex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Werme's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Werme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werme 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 Werme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Werme. 29% of Werme men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Werme women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werme were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Superintendent
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Clerical
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Werme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Werme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werme 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Werme. 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 350 military records available for the last name Werme. For the veterans among your Werme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werme lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Werme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Werme in 1958 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werme 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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