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Wersch Family History

Wersch 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: Welsch, Lersch, Hersch, Fersch, Wetsch, Dersch, Gersch, Kersch

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Where is the Wersch family from?

You can see how Wersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wersch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wersch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wersch families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wersch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wersch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wersch 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 307 census records available for the last name Wersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wersch 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Wersch. 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 89 military records available for the last name Wersch. For the veterans among your Wersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wersch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Wersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wersch in 1970 was 73, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wersch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wersch 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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