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Wermeth Family History

Wermeth 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: Wermuth, Berreth, Hereth, Ereth, Nemeth, Wermers, Wormuth, Derleth

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Where is the Wermeth family from?

You can see how Wermeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wermeth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wermeth family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wermeth's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Wermeth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wermeth 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 37 census records available for the last name Wermeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wermeth 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wermeth. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wermeth. For the veterans among your Wermeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wermeth lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wermeth

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