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Werod Family History

Werod 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: Herod, Heron, Ward, Mero, Gero, Leroy, Pero, Rod, Wood, Vero

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Where is the Werod family from?

You can see how Werod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werod family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Werod family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Werod's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Werod families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werod 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 10 census records available for the last name Werod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werod 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Werod. 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 Werod. For the veterans among your Werod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werod lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werod 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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