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Wershey Family History

Wershey 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: Hershey, Worsley, Wesley, Kersey, Werther, Jersey, Wensley, Persley

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Where is the Wershey family from?

You can see how Wershey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wershey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wershey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wershey families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wershey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wershey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wershey 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 Wershey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wershey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Wershey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wershey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wershey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wershey. For the veterans among your Wershey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wershey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wershey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wershey in 1972 was 82, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wershey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wershey 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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