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Wersig Family History

Wersig 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: Wernig, Herzig, Persin, Fertig, Werling, Derrig, Persing, Reisig

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Where is the Wersig family from?

You can see how Wersig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wersig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wersig families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wersig's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wersig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wersig 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 86 census records available for the last name Wersig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wersig 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wersig. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wersig. For the veterans among your Wersig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wersig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wersig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wersig in 1963 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wersig 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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