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Wero Family History

Wero 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: Mero, Gero, Pero, Vero, Fero, Zero, Bero, Wert, Hero, Wery

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Where is the Wero family from?

You can see how Wero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wero families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wero's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wero 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 Wero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk Grocery Store were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wero. 45% of Wero men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wero women worked as a Clerk Grocery Store. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wero were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk Grocery Store
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Wero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Wero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wero 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wero. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wero. For the veterans among your Wero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wero lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wero in 1966 was 92, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wero 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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