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Werpshaw Family History

Werpshaw 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: Kershaw, Warshaw, Henshaw, Deshaw, Worsham, Earnshaw, Renshaw, Upshaw

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werpshaw 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 3 census records available for the last name Werpshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werpshaw 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Werpshaw. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Werpshaw. For the veterans among your Werpshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werpshaw lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Werpshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Werpshaw in 1976 was 64, and 82 in 1990.

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