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Wershow Family History

Wershow 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, Gershon, Warshaw, Berhow, Mershon, Henshaw, Person, Deshaw

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Where is the Wershow family from?

You can see how Wershow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wershow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wershow family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wershow's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Wershow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Wershow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wershow 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Wershow. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wershow. For the veterans among your Wershow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wershow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wershow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wershow in 1955 was 73, and 22 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wershow 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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