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Werp Family History

Werp 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: Wert, Terp, Wery, Werk, Welp, Wern, Wesp, Erp, Wei, Karp

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Where is the Werp family from?

You can see how Werp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Werp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Werp families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Werp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Werp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werp 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 Werp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Werp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Werp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werp 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Werp. 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 359 military records available for the last name Werp. For the veterans among your Werp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werp lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Werp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Werp in 1975 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werp 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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