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Wermersen Family History

Wermersen 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: Wermers, Torgersen, Espersen, Jespersen, Pettersen, Vermeulen

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Where is the Wermersen family from?

You can see how Wermersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wermersen families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wermersen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wermersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wermersen 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 Wermersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wermersen. 100% of Wermersen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wermersen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Wermersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wermersen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wermersen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wermersen. For the veterans among your Wermersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wermersen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wermersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wermersen in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wermersen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wermersen 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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