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Werrman Family History

Werrman 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: Werman, Werkman, Wertman, Herrman, Wehrman, German, Verran, Warman

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Where is the Werrman family from?

You can see how Werrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werrman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Werrman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Werrman family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Werrman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Werrman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werrman 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 65 census records available for the last name Werrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werrman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Werrman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Werrman. For the veterans among your Werrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werrman lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Werrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Werrman in 1996 was 98, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werrman 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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