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Wersler Family History

Wersler 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: Weisler, Werstler, Wessler, Wesler, Weller, Worsley, Tessler, Weisser

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Where is the Wersler family from?

You can see how Wersler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wersler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wersler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Wersler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wersler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wersler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wersler 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 125 census records available for the last name Wersler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wersler 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wersler. 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 160 military records available for the last name Wersler. For the veterans among your Wersler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wersler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Wersler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wersler in 1969 was 79, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wersler 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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